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Feasibility of a definitive RCT on LIPUS treatment of tibial fractures
August 2014
Feasibility of a definitive RCT on LIPUS treatment of tibial fractures
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Trial to re-evaluate ultrasound in the treatment of tibial fractures (TRUST): a multicenter randomized pilot study
Trials. 2014 Jun 4;15(1):206Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
51 patients were enrolled and randomized in this study investigating the feasibility of a full-scale RCT evaluating the effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on healing of tibial fractures. After intramedullary nailing of the fracture, patients were randomized to either LIPUS or placebo treatment until the fracture was determined to be radiographically healed. Based on recruitment, adh...
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