A Case From the Surgical Diaries A fracture does not always heal simply because the bone has been fixed with a plate or nail. Sometimes, despite surgery, the fracture fails to progress toward union. This can result from problems with biology, stability, infection, patient factors, or a combination of these factors. This is called nonunion.…

What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine in which the backbone curves sideways while also rotating. Although scoliosis can affect people of all ages, it most commonly develops during childhood and adolescence, particularly during periods of rapid growth. One of the biggest challenges with scoliosis is that many children experience little…