Incomplete fusion

What does "Incomplete fusion" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Incomplete fusion" in a medical context refers to a situation where parts of the body that were supposed to join together, or "fuse", have not fully done so. This term is often used when talking about bones or tissues that were expected to grow together after a surgical procedure or as a natural process, but haven't completely united.

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