Journal article
Electrical Stimulation for Long-Bone Fracture-Healing
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Bone stimulation represents a $500 million market in the United States. The use of electromagnetic stimulation in the treatment of fractures is common; however, the efficacy of this modality remains uncertain. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effect of electromagnetic stimulation on long-bone fracture-healing.
METHODS: We searched four electronic databases (MEDLINE, …
Authors
Mollon B; da Silva V; Busse JW; Einhorn TA; Bhandari M
Journal
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol. 90, No. 11, pp. 2322–2330
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
November 2008
DOI
10.2106/jbjs.h.00111
ISSN
0021-9355