Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1965;47:179-190.
© 1965 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc
Surgical Treatment and Technique
MASON HOHL M.D.1
1 Department of Surgery/Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California
The successful treatment of ununited fractures of long bones requires knowledge of physiological principles and the application of well known techniques. Care in host bone preparation, graft application, fixation, and close postoperative supervision all contribute to success.