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Low-intensity pulsed ultrasonography versus electrical stimulation for fracture healing
August 2014
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasonography versus electrical stimulation for fracture healing
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasonography versus electrical stimulation for fracture healing: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Can J Surg. 2014 Jun;57(3):E105-E118Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
A systematic review and network meta-analysis containing 27 RCTs that focused on low-intensity pulsed ultrasonography (LIPUS) or electrical stimulators (ESTIM) was conducted to examine the effect of either treatment on fracture healing. Results from the systematic review and network analysis indicated that low-intensity pulsed ultrasonography (LIPUS) and electrical stimulators (ESTIM) result in co...
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