Inhibition of fracture healing

This paper reviews the current literature concerning the main clinical factors which can impair the healing of fractures and makes recommendations on avoiding or minimising these in order to optimise the outcome for patients. The clinical implications are described.

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Published inJournal of bone and joint surgery. British volume Vol. 89; no. 12; pp. 1553 - 1560
Main Authors Gaston, M S, Simpson, A H R W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery 01.12.2007
EditionBritish volume
Subjects
Alcoholism - physiopathology
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - pharmacology
Diabetes Mellitus - physiopathology
Fracture Healing - drug effects
Glucocorticoids - pharmacology
Humans
Smoking - physiopathology
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Summary:This paper reviews the current literature concerning the main clinical factors which can impair the healing of fractures and makes recommendations on avoiding or minimising these in order to optimise the outcome for patients. The clinical implications are described.
ISSN:0301-620X
2049-4394
2044-5377
2049-4408
DOI:10.1302/0301-620x.89b12.19671