THE RESULTS OF SUPPORTED TREATMENT IN DISORDERS OF BONE HEALING USING ULTRASOUNDS WITH LOW ENERGY AND HIGH FREQUENCY
Journal Title: Issues of Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Neurophysiology and Sport Promotion-IRONS - Year 2015, Vol 13, Issue 13
Abstract
Introduction High-frequency and low-energy ultrasound pulse wave therapy (LIPU) has been used in supporting the treatment of fractures and disorders of bone healing. This method was verified in many studies that explain the impact of ultrasound on bone tissue and evaluate its effectiveness in treatment. The controversy raised by opponents of LIPU therapy tend to careful analysis of the treatment results. Aim The paper presents preliminary results on the group of patients treated with the use of LIPU. Material and method From October 2012 to October 2015 LIPU therapy was applied using the Exogen de- vice to accelerate nonunion fractures and disorders of bone union found in a group of 434 patients. Results Data was presented regarding the location of LIPU application, duration of treatment and number of pulses used during the treat- ment of certain bones in terms of indications and side effects of therapy. Observations included patients with fractures (44.2%), delayed union (34.1%), nonunion (10.4%) and other diagnoses related to post-trau- matic changes in bones (15.3%). The av- erage number of pulses used in treatment was 47. Observations on effects of LIPU therapy showed its good toleration in all groups of patients. There were no adverse side effects or complications as a result of Exogen application. The usage of device was rated by patients as comfortable, even during the long-term therapy. Conclusion The preliminary results indicate the useful- ness of LIPU therapy in acceleration of bone union in the treatment of bone fractures and other disorders. It is advised to create a uniform evaluation protocol for treatment with LIPU of bone union disorders.
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Marek Stawniak, Przemysław Lubiatowski, Piotr Ogrodowicz
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