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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy efficacious in high-energy tibia/femur diaphysis fracture
March 2016
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy efficacious in high-energy tibia/femur diaphysis fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The effects of extracorporeal shockwave on acute high-energy long bone fractures of the lower extremity
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2007 Feb;127(2):137-42Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
56 patients with acute displaced diaphyseal fractures of the femur or tibia from a high-energy trauma were randomized to receive either extracorporeal shockwave therapy or no intervention (control) following open or closed reduction and internal or external fixation. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of shockwave therapy as an adjunct treatment to promote bone healing through th...
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