The following fractures are known for nonunion, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Supracondylar fracture of humerus
Description: The distal humeral metaphysis (supracondylar area) is a well vascularized area with remarkably rapid healing and nonunion of a supracondylar fracture is extremely rare. Non union is almost never seen without infection (open wounds) and/ or extensive soft tissue devascularization. Ref: Tachdjian's Pediatric Ohopedics 3/e, Page 2130-75, 2060; Rockwood and Green's Fracture in Children 6/e, Page 543-86.
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