Journal article
The effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy on time to fracture healing: a meta-analysis.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The effect of low-intensity ultrasonography on fracture healing is controversial, and current management of fractures does not generally involve the use of ultrasound therapy. We describe a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy for healing of fractures.
METHODS: We searched 5 electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of Randomised Clinical …
Authors
Busse JW; Bhandari M; Kulkarni AV; Tunks E
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 166, No. 4, pp. 437–441
Publication Date
February 19, 2002
ISSN
0820-3946