Three months after fracturing her femur, a patient states that she still has pain in the affected area. X-ray results show that there is incomplete healing of the fracture, which is termed:
A) Non-union
B) Delayed union
C) Heterotrophic ossification
D) Normal healing
Ans: B
Feedback: Delayed union occurs when healing is slow for the location and type of fracture.
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