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Surgical Research and New Technique ›› 2026, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (1): 1-5.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-378X.2026.01.001

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Clinical research progress on integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine in treatment of delayed union and nonunion of fractures

YANG Qing, WANG Gengqi   

  1. Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
  • Received:2026-03-09 Online:2026-03-28 Published:2026-04-21

Abstract: Fracture delayed union or nonunion is a serious complication after fracture treatment, and both simple Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments have obvious limitations. In recent years, the integrated TCM and Western medicine treatment for fracture delayed union or nonunion has shown a precise and diversified development trend, achieving breakthrough progress in treatment regimen optimization, mechanism of action, and new technology research and development. The treatment regimens are continuously optimized towards classification-based management and synergistic efficacy, and personalized intervention plans are formulated according to different types of fracture delayed union or nonunion. Among them, interventions combining TCM with Western medical fixation, biological agents, cell therapy, and other related technologies have significant curative effects, and can effectively accelerate callus growth and shorten fracture healing time. The research and development of new technologies focuses on the integration of cutting-edge TCM and Western medicine technologies, further enriching treatment options, improving treatment outcomes, and providing solid support for precise treatment. Based on relevant research results and meta-analysis conclusions, this article systematically reviewed the core progress of integrated TCM and Western medicine in the treatment of fracture delayed union or nonunion, highlighting its synergistic advantages, and providing a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Key words: Fracture, Delayed union, Nonunion, Integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine, Clinical research

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