Union of the fragments of a fractured bone in a faulty or abnormal position. If two bones parallel to one another unite by osseous tissue, the result is a crossunion. (From Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 4th ed)
Also Known As:
Fractures, Malunited; Fracture Malunion; Fractures, Abnormal Union; Fractures, Crossunited; Malunion, Fracture; Crossunited Fracture; Crossunited Fractures; Fracture Malunions; Fracture, Abnormal Union; Fracture, Crossunited; Fracture, Malunited; Malunions, Fracture; Malunited Fracture