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Efficacy of electromagnetic stimulation in long bone fracture healing remains inconclusive
May 2014
Efficacy of electromagnetic stimulation in long bone fracture healing remains inconclusive
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Electrical Stimulation for Long-Bone Fracture-Healing: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Nov;90(11):2322-30Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this review, which investigated the effect of electromagnetic stimulation in long bone fracture healing. A pooled analysis of union rate in delayed and nonunions demonstrated a nonsignificant relative risk favouring electromagnetic stimulation (RR 1.76; p=0.15), which was mirrored by qualitative analyses from two supplementary trials. The het...
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