Predictive factors of malunion and nonunion at the Aristide le Dantec hospital

Background: Malunion and nonunion are late complications that can occur during the fracture healing process. The aim of this study was to determine predictive factors for malunion Methods: This a retrospective over period 43 months. Predictive were sought from patient, initial management data Results: We recorded 72 consolidation disorders in 69 patients. accounted 54.1% 45.9%. population divided as follows: 53 men 16 women. average age 37.8 years. patients lived urban areas 81.2% cases. Comorbidities present 14.5%. circumstances occurrence dominated by traffic accidents, especially 39 closed 91.3%. Long bones involved 97.2% cases, with diaphyseal location 52.8%. simple 79.1%, 84.7% fractures being transverse. tibia bone most affected (53.8%). Nonunion occurred humerus, femur 27.3% each. Initial treatment undertaken 91.3% Conclusions: reality our daily practice. These problems young who victims road accidents. Diaphyseal long transverse line have been frequently incriminated. conservative traditional practice favoured development these complications.