Why Some Fractures Heal Slowly: Nonunion, Delayed Union, and When Surgery Helps
Most broken bones heal in a predictable way. A clot forms, soft callus develops, new bone bridges the fracture, and the bone gradually becomes stronger. But in some patients, healing does not move at the expected speed. The X-ray may show a gap, pain may continue, or the patient may still be unable to put weight on the limb. This is when doctors look for delayed union or nonunion.
Learn why some fractures heal slowly, the difference between delayed union and nonunion, warning signs, risk factors, and when fracture surg







