Pulsed electromagnetic fields for the treatment of tibial delayed unions and nonunions. A prospective clinical study and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) stimulation for the treatment of bone nonunion or delayed union have been in use for several years, but on a limited basis. The aim of this study was to assess the overall efficacy of the method i...

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Main Authors: Assiotis Aggelos, Sachinis Nick P, Chalidis Byron E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/7/1/24