Effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on distraction osteogenesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on distraction osteogenesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a common adjunct used to promote bone healing for fresh fractures and non-unions, but its efficacy for bone distraction osteogenesis remains uncertain. This study aims to determine whether LIPUS can effectively and safely reduce the asso...

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Main Authors: Shenghan Lou, Houchen Lv, Zhirui Li, Peifu Tang, Yansong Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound
Distraction osteogenesis
Fracture healing
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0907-x

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