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. 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 Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Fractures -- Treatment, Electric stimulation
Journal or Publication Title:	Injury
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	0020-1383
Date:	April 2008
Volume:	Volume 39
Number:	Number 4
Number of Pages:	11
Page Range:	pp. 419-429
Identification Number:	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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