Method and device for healing bone fractures

Details Method and device for healing bone fractures Method and device for healing bone fractures

1998-12-18

2000-05-09

Getzow, Scott M.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

607 52, A61N 140

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ABSTRACT:
Methods for healing bone fractures are provided. The methods as provided herein involve the application of resonant frequency stimulation to promote fracture healing and also to diagnose status of fracture healing. The methods of the present invention are particularly desirable because they are site-specific, non-invasive and require a minimum amount of early healing or callus formation.

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