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Comparable spinal fusion rates between three different electrical stimulation techniques
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Comparable spinal fusion rates between three different electrical stimulation techniques
Spine J. 2013 Oct;13(10):1238-43
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NF Tian YS Wu XL Zhang FM Mao HZ Xu YL Chi

21 studies (including 7 randomized controlled trials [RCTs]) were included in this analysis to assess the effects of three different electrical stimulation techniques on fusion rates following spinal fusion surgery. The results of this meta-analysis displayed that the pooled fusion rates between direct current, inductive coupling and capacitive coupling electrical stimulation techniques were comparable between the three methods. Subgroup analysis suggested that age, sex, smoking status, surgery type, fusion levels, fusion column, implant use, and graft type did not significantly influence the fusion rates.

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OrthoEvidence. Comparable spinal fusion rates between three different electrical stimulation techniques. ACE Report. 2016;6(2):38. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/

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