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The role of electromagnetic stimulation in the management of established non-union of long bone fractures : What is the evidence?

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Griffin, Xavier L., Warner, F. and Costa, Matthew L. (2008) The role of electromagnetic stimulation in the management of established non-union of long bone fractures : What is the evidence? Injury, Volume 39 (Number 4). pp. 419-429. doi:10.1016/j.injury.2007.12.014 ISSN 0020-1383.

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Abstract

Background: Non-union following tong bone fractures is a cause of significant morbidity to the patient. The management of this condition has proved difficult for the orthopaedic surgeon. Much research has been carried out on the use of etectro-magnetic stimulation in the heating of non-union.

Objectives: The objective of this review is to determine what evidence exists to support electromagnetic stimulation in the management of established non-union of tong bone fractures.

Methods: A systematic search was carried out of the peer-reviewed English language literature to identify all studies investigating electromagnetic stimulation in the treatment of non-union of fractures of tong bones.

Results: Three of the articles reviewed were randomised clinical trials. Forty-six other studies were also included in the review.

Conclusions: There is a consensus that electromagnetic stimulation is an effective adjunct to conventional therapy when used in the management of non-union of tong bone fractures. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: R Medicine > RC Internal medicine
R Medicine > RD Surgery
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Clinical Trials Unit
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Fractures -- Treatment, Electric stimulation
Journal or Publication Title: Injury
Publisher: Elsevier
ISSN: 0020-1383
Official Date: April 2008
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April 2008Published
Volume: Volume 39
Number: Number 4
Number of Pages: 11
Page Range: pp. 419-429
DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2007.12.014
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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