About The Medical Condition Pseudoarthrosis

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Pseudoarthrosis

Pseudoarthrosis Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Pseudoarthrosis Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Pseudoarthrosis?

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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