Glossary term
Bone stimulator
A device that uses low-intensity pulsed ultrasound or electromagnetic fields to promote bone healing.
Updated 2026-03-011 alias2 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
A device that uses low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) or electromagnetic fields to stimulate bone healing. Sometimes prescribed during the consolidation phase of limb lengthening to promote regenerate mineralization.
Aliases
bone growth stimulator
Updated 2026-03-01
Sources
- Outcomes of the Treatment of Fracture Non-union Using Combined Magnetic Field Bone Growth Stimulation: Experiences From a UK Trauma Unit. Cureus. 2022.academic_journalAccessed 2026-03-09
- Osteogenesis Stimulator Devices Reduce Surgical Intervention, Opioid Utilization, and Overall Costs in Patients with Fracture Nonunions. Orthop Rev (Pavia). 2023.academic_journalAccessed 2026-03-09
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