The patient is 6 weeks post-ORIF of his ankle when he comes to the orthopedic clinic for a follow-up appointment. The physician informs the patient that the bones in his ankle have not grown back together
What type of complication is this considered?
A) Late complication
B) Early complication
C) Minor complication
D) Major complication
Ans: A
Feedback: Late complications include delayed union, malunion, and nonunion; therefore options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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