Postsurgical enhancement of fracture repair: Biophysical alternatives to bone grafting

Authors
Mason, DR Renberg, WC
Citation
Dr. Mason et Wc. Renberg, Postsurgical enhancement of fracture repair: Biophysical alternatives to bone grafting, COMP CONT E, 23(5), 2001, pp. 423
Citations number
58
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
COMPENDIUM ON CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE PRACTICING VETERINARIAN
ISSN journal
01931903 → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0193-1903(200105)23:5<423:PEOFRB>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Surgical intervention of fracture repair is usually achieved without compli cation. Although bone grafting is the most common method of enhancing fract ure repair, several biophysical alternatives may accelerate the natural hea ling process and can be used to treat complications, such as delayed or non union fractures. This article describes low-intensity pulsed ultrasonograph y, electrical stimulation, and axial dynamization.