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LIPUS improves clinical and radiological outcomes vs sham for complex tibial fractures
May 2014
LIPUS improves clinical and radiological outcomes vs sham for complex tibial fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Complex tibial fracture outcomes following treatment with low-intensity pulsed ultrasound
Ultrasound Med Biol. 2004 Mar;30(3):389-95.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
28 patients (30 fractures) with open tibial fractures or high-energy-induced complex tibial fractures were randomized after surgery to undergo low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) stimulation therapy or sham treatment. The purpose was to compare short-term clinical and radiological outcomes between groups. Patients treated with LIPUS had significantly earlier tenderness relief, full weight-bear...
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