Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound in the Treatment of Nonunions and Fresh Fractures: A Case Series

Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound in the Treatment of Nonunions and Fresh Fractures: A Case Series

It is estimated that approximately 5% to 10% of fractures will evolve into nonunions. Nonunions have a significant impact on patient quality of life and on socioeconomic costs. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a non-invasive therapy widely used within the orthopedic community to accelerate...

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Main Authors: Carlo Luca Romanò, Alexander Kirienko, Clemente Sandrone, Giuseppe Toro, Antonio Toro, Ettore Piero Valente, Manlio Caporale, Margareth Imbimbo, Gabriele Falzarano, Stefania Setti, Enzo Meani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Trauma Care
Subjects:
low intensity pulsed ultrasound
LIPUS
nonunions
fresh fractures
healing rate
healing time
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-866X/2/2/14

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