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Pseudarthrosis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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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  • Pseudoarthrosis

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-W7QM7XJR-Q

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