![]() The twisted bone usually breaks in a spiral pattern just like a piece of chalk would break if twisted. With high-energy fractures, the bone is often broken into many pieces while low energy fractures are usually only broken into two or maybe three pieces.įor example, a fracture caused by twisting an ankle would be considered a low energy fracture. Physicians often call severe fractures “high energy” fractures and call less severe fractures “low energy” fractures. Less severe fractures typically occur from falls or twisting mechanisms. Severe fractures are ones that occur from major trauma such as high-speed motor vehicle or motor cycle accidents. The more severe a fracture is, the more likely it is to become a nonunion. A delayed union means that the bone took or is taking longer to heal that expected, but it is expected to eventually heal without the need for additional surgery. A “Delayed Union” is different than a nonunion. When a fractured bone is not healed and there is little chance it will heal without further surgery, the fracture is then considered to be a “nonunion”. Depending on many factors, this can take as little as 4 weeks or as long as 6 months. ![]() A bone is considered healed or “united” when it is strong enough to allow normal activities. When a bone breaks or fractures (broken and fractured means exactly the same thing), healing of the bone usually takes a few months to occur. #LOC#LOC# Fracture Nonunion What is a fracture nonunion?
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