Glossary term
Premature consolidation
A condition in which the bone gap closes before the target length is reached.
Updated 2026-02-241 alias3 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
A condition in which the bone gap closes (the regenerate hardens) before the target length is reached. It can result from irregular distraction rhythm or individual biological variation.
Aliases
premature union
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
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