Stimulation of Fracture Healing with Ultrasound

Knoch, Hans-Georg; Telger, T.C.; Klug, Winfried

Every bone fracture must be held rigid and, because of the long healing process, infringes on the individual's life-style. Treatment with ultrasound, however, may reduce the healing time 30-50% since the piezoelectric effect of ultrasound acts as a callus stimulator. This book documents more than twenty years of clinical experience with ultrasound treatment of fractures. The authors give statistical evidence and show numerous X-rays to document their success. They also include a summary of experimental studies. The method is described in detail so that the practicing physician can easily learn how to apply it.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 1991-08-02

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783540536741

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-76427-1

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 96