Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound enhances callus consolidation in distraction osteogenesis of the tibia by the technique of lengthening over the nail procedure

Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound enhances callus consolidation in distraction osteogenesis of the tibia by the technique of lengthening over the nail procedure

Abstract Background Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has been widely accepted in promoting the fracture healing process. However, there have been limited clinical trials focused on the efficacy of LIPUS during distraction osteogenesis (DO) by the technique of lengthening over the nail procedu...

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Main Authors: Mi Hyun Song, Tae-Jin Kim, Sung Hyun Kang, Hae-Ryong Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Distraction osteogenesis
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound
Healing index
Callus maturation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2490-7

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