Comminuted Diaphyseal Fractures of the Radius and Ulna: Does Bone Grafting Affect Nonunion Rate?

Abstract

Nonunion occurred in 12% of comminuted, diaphyseal fractures of both bones of the forearm treated with dynamic compression plates. No single factor was associated with nonunion. In particular, the use of bone graft was not associated with a higher rate of union.