Electrical bone growth stimulation, invasive
HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32017000021
English
Authors' objectives:
Invasive bone growth stimulators are fully implanted battery-operated devices that deliver electrical energy to bone sites to which cathodes are applied. They are intended to induce osteogenesis, stimulate bone growth, and promote healing in nonhealing fractures or a bone fusion site.
Controversy: Surgical implantation and constant delivery of electrical stimulation may pose safety hazards. Limited evidence is available to enable evaluation of efficacy and safety.
Relevant Questions: For patients undergoing arthrodesis or treatment of delayed fracture or nonunion fracture: Is invasive electrical stimulator (IES) effective in promoting bone healing, reducing pain, or improving function? Is IES safe? Have definitive patient selection criteria for IES use been established?
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2016
URL for published report:
The report may be purchased from:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=47186
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Electric Stimulation Therapy
- Electricity
- Osteogenesis
- Ultrasonic Therapy
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2014 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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