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Electromagnetic stimulation use in fracture healing
April 2014
Electromagnetic stimulation use in fracture healing
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Magnetic stimulation for fracture consolidation--clinical study
Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2011;2011:1141-4Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
64 patients with closed femoral shaft fractures were operated on, treated with a locked intramedullary nail and randomized into two groups to determine the effectiveness of electromagnetic stimulation on bone growth. Patients were either treated with magnetic fields and low frequency signals or they received a placebo. The results suggest that electromagnetic stimulation may promote bone healing; ...
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