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TRAUMA & FRACTURES

Non-union &
malunion

Fractures that have not healed, or have healed in the wrong position. Revision surgery can help the bone heal, correct its shape, and restore strength and function.

AFFECTED AREA
Any fractured bone
MAIN SIGN
Ongoing pain
FIRST STEP
X-ray or CT scan
TREATMENT
Revision surgery
OVERVIEW

What are non-union and malunion?

Most fractures heal in a few months. A non-union is a fracture that has stopped healing, leaving the bone ends separate. A malunion is a fracture that has healed, but in a bent, twisted or shortened position. Smoking, diabetes, infection, poor blood supply and movement at the fracture can all make healing harder.

Common symptoms

Get it checked if

TREATMENT

How it's treated

Assessment

Revision surgery

RECOVERY AFTER REVISION SURGERY

What to expect

First weeks

Protect the repair

Keep the limb raised and follow advice on weight-bearing and movement.
Months 1–3

Monitor healing

Regular X-rays check that the bone is joining. Physiotherapy builds movement.
Months 3–6+

Return to activity

Activity increases as the bone heals. Healing after revision often takes longer.

Fracture still not right?

Bring your X-rays for an expert opinion. Book with Dr. Faheem Farooqi, orthopaedic and trauma surgeon in Lahore.
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Trauma & Fractures

Non-Union & Malunion

Fractures that haven’t healed, or have healed in the wrong position. Revision surgery can help the bone heal, correct its shape, and bring back strength and function.

Ongoing pain
Bone not healed
Bent or short limb
Weakness
Quick facts
Affected area
Any fractured bone
Main sign
Ongoing pain
First step
X-ray or CT scan
Treatment
Revision surgery
Overview

What are non-union and malunion?

A non-union is a fracture that has stopped healing, so the ends of the bone are still separate.

A malunion is a fracture that has healed, but in a bent, twisted or shortened position.

Smoking, diabetes, infection, poor blood supply and movement at the fracture can all make it harder for a bone to heal.

Common signs

Get it checked if:

A fracture that is still painful months later should be seen by an orthopaedic surgeon. Bring your old X-rays and reports.

Treatment

How it is treated

Assessment

The first step for every patient.

Revision surgery

Planned around your X-rays and scans.

Healing Factors

What can slow bone healing

1

Smoking

Reduces the blood flow a bone needs to heal.

2

Diabetes

Can slow healing and raise the risk of infection.

3

Infection

Must be treated before the bone can join.

4

Poor blood supply

Some bones and injuries get less blood flow.

5

Movement at the fracture

An unstable break may not knit together.

Recovery

Your recovery timeline

Healing after revision surgery often takes longer than the first time.

FIRST WEEKS
MONTHS 1–3
MONTHS 3–6+
Your Surgeon

Dr. Faheem Mubashir Farooqi

MBBS, MS (Ortho) · Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a Fellowship in Hand & Upper-Limb Surgery. An orthopaedic trauma specialist in Lahore with over 15 years of experience.

PMDC Verified
Gold Medalist, KEMU
15+ years
Bajwa Hospital
356 Kashmir Block, Allama Iqbal Town
Daily 4:00–6:00 PM
Chughtai Medical Center

Shalimar Link Road, Lahore
Mon–Fri 8:30–10:30 PM

Take the first step

A fracture that isn't healing properly or has healed out of position?
Get it checked properly.

Bring your X-rays or reports. Consultation: Rs. 2,500 at Bajwa Hospital and Rs. 2000 at Chughtai Medical Center, Shalimar Link Road, Lahore.

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