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Pulsed electromagnetic field does not accelerate bone healing in scaphoid fractures

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October 2014

Pulsed electromagnetic field does not accelerate bone healing in scaphoid fractures

Vol: 3| Issue: 10| Number:90| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

CT scan-evaluated outcome of pulsed electromagnetic fields in the treatment of acute scaphoid fractures

Bone Joint J. 2014 Aug;96-B(8):1070-6.

Contributing Authors:
PF Hannemann MR van Wezenbeek KA Kolkman EL Twiss CH Berghmans PA Dirven PR Brink M Poeze

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Synopsis

51 adult patients with unilateral undisplaced fracture of the scaphoid were randomly assigned to receive either pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) bone growth stimulation in addition to conservative treatment or conservative treatment alone (placebo). Findings suggested significantly improved grip strength in the PEMF group compared to placebo in scaphoid fracture between PEMF and placebo groups,...

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