Pitfalls preventing bone union with EXOGEN Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound.
Luke D HughesJamal KhudrEdward GeeAnand PillaiPublished in: SICOT-J (2022)
EXOGEN has proven successful in facilitating union in established cases of non-union without the risk and cost associated with revision surgery. Centre outcome differences may be explained by failure to educate clinicians and patients on the correct use of the EXOGEN device, failure to standardize follow-up or monitor compliance, and must be addressed to improve current services.
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