Outcomes of Exogen low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in the management of delayed union following elective foot and ankle surgery:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

AshleyScrimshire¹ 

关键词: Exogen;    low intensity unltrsound;    non-union;    delayed union;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011418S00420

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:Basic Sciences/BiologicsIntroduction/Purpose:Exogen low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy is well established in the management of fracture delayed or non-union. Its use in trauma has recently been recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence in England. In comparison the use of Exogen for managing delayed union following elective foot and ankle surgery has not previously been reported in the literature.We aim to review the indications for and outcomes following Exogen therapy for managing delayed union following elective foot and ankle surgery in our English tertiary referral centre.Methods:Case notes and imaging were reviewed for all patients receiving Exogen therapy following elective foot and ankle surgery from July 2012 - July 2017 in our centre. Data were collected on patient demographics, smoking status, comorbidities, indications for and type of surgery performed, duration of Exogen therapy and final outcomes. Union was confirmed radiologically and clinically.Results:58...

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