Pseudarthrosis

A pathologic entity characterized by deossification of a weight-bearing long bone, followed by bending and pathologic fracture, with inability to form normal BONY CALLUS leading to existence of the false joint that gives the condition its name. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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Tree Number(s): C26.404.468.627

MeSH Unique ID: D011542

Entry Terms:

• Pseudarthroses
• Pseudoarthrosis
• Pseudoarthroses

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Diseases Category
Wounds and Injuries
Fractures, Bone
Fractures, Ununited
Pseudarthrosis