Treating challenging non-union* fractures

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Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound in the Treatment of Nonunions1

From The Journal of Trauma
Nolte PA, van der Krans A, Patka P, Janssen IM, Ryaby JP, Albers GH

This study found that EXOGEN can be useful in the treatment of challenging, established non-unions* — breaks with no evidence of healing in three months or more. Of the 29 patients who participated, 86% experienced healing. Median healing time was 17 weeks.

Full article available at PubMed.gov

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*Summary of Indications for Use: The EXOGEN Ultrasound Bone Healing System is indicated for the non-invasive treatment of established non-unions excluding skull and vertebra.

In addition, EXOGEN is indicated for accelerating the time to a healed fracture for fresh, closed, posteriorly displaced distal radius fractures and fresh, closed or Grade I open tibial diaphysis fractures in skeletally mature individuals when these fractures are orthopaedically managed by closed reduction and cast immobilization.

There are no known contraindications for the EXOGEN device. Safety and effectiveness has not been established for individuals lacking skeletal maturity; pregnant or nursing women; patients with cardiac pacemakers; on fractures due to bone cancer; or on patients with poor blood circulation or clotting problems. Some patients may be sensitive to the ultrasound gel. Full prescribing information can be found in product labeling, at www.exogen.com or by contacting customer service at 1-800-836-4080.

A non-union is considered to be established when the fracture site shows no visibly progressive signs of healing.

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