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Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound elicits faster bone healing after forearm osteotomy
May 2013
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound elicits faster bone healing after forearm osteotomy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on bone healing at osteotomy sites after forearm bone shortening
J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Mar;38(3):498-503. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.11.032. Epub 2013 Feb 1Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
27 patients requiring forearm osteotomy (ulnar shortening or radial shortening osteotomy) were randomized to determine the effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on bone healing following surgery. Patients were allocated to groups of either postoperative LIPUS therapy or no LIPUS therapy, and were followed-up for up to 24 weeks. Main outcome was radiographic determined bone healing, alo...
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