Definition
Bone stimulators deliver low-intensity pulsed ultrasound or electrical or electromagnetic energy. Published evidence differs by fracture, osteotomy, delayed union, nonunion, device, and study design. Use during limb lengthening is not a universal consolidation protocol and should not delay evaluation of infection, instability, malalignment, poor regenerate, or another correctable cause. [1][2]
Aliases
bone growth stimulator
Sources
- Schandelmaier S et al. - Low intensity pulsed ultrasound for bone healing: systematic review of randomized trialsAcademic journal
- Leighton R et al. - Low intensity pulsed ultrasound use for the management of instrumented, infected, and fragility non-unions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of healing proportionsAcademic journal
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