Nonunion
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Pseudarthrosis is the failure of a fractured bone to heal: instead of knitting together, the ends of the fracture do not fully join and a kind of "false joint" forms. The result is usually pain and abnormal mobility in the affected area.
Common symptoms: persistent pain at the site of a previous fracture, movement where there should be none, and swelling or weakness of the area.
Contributing factors: insufficient immobilization, problems with the bone's blood supply, infections or certain general health conditions.
Which specialist treats it? The orthopedist and, depending on the area, the hand surgeon are the ones who evaluate this bone problem. If a fracture does not heal in the expected time or continues to hurt, it is advisable to have an orthopedist examine it to determine the next steps.
Data on 522 doctors who treat nonunion
Which specialist treats nonunion?
Pseudoarthrosis requires evaluation by an orthopedist, who assesses the lack of bone healing. A hand surgeon may get involved if the affected area is the hand; a general practitioner can guide the initial visit. Find specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in nonunion
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Nadia Monserrat Plata Ventura
Dr. Brenda Jimena Sánchez Martínez
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Daniel Montufar Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is nonunion?
Pseudarthrosis is the failure of a fractured bone to heal: instead of knitting together, the ends of the fracture do not fully join and a kind of "false joint" forms. The result is usually pain and abnormal mobility in the affected area.
Which doctor treats nonunion?
Pseudoarthrosis requires evaluation by an orthopedist, who assesses the lack of bone healing. A hand surgeon may get involved if the affected area is the hand; a general practitioner can guide the initial visit. Find specialists.