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The effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on fracture healing
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The effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on fracture healing
CMAJ. 2002 Feb 19;166(4):437-41
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JW Busse M Bhandari AV Kulkarni E Tunks

Six randomized controlled trials were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the use of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) in post-fracture management. Data from 3 studies on time to fracture healing was used to compare LIPUS- and placebo-treated groups through meta-analysis. The resulting effect size was statistically significant in favour of LIPUS compared to placebo. One additional study demonstrated no significant difference in time to healing between LIPUS- and placebo-treated groups following operative treatment of tibial fractures. Further high-quality evidence evaluating the use of LIPUS in fracture healing is required to better understand LIPUS’s potential effects in different patient populations.

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OrthoEvidence. The effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on fracture healing. ACE Report. 2016;6(3):61. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/

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