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Bone stimulators, are a non-invasive
externally applied device intended to
stimulate healing of damaged tissue, and
have been around for decades with focused
evidence of their effectiveness.
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A new study,
Efficacy of Electrical Stimulators for Bone
Healing: A Meta-Analysis of Sham-Controlled
Randomized Trials, was completed to
support evidence-based recommendations
for use in clinical practice.
• Electrical stimulation demonstrated a
35% reduced risk of non-union against
control group.
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• Meta Analysis had a high confidence
level and p<0.01, demonstrating
statistical significance.
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• For every 7 patients treated with
electrical stimulation, 1 nonunion or
persistent nonunion can be prevented
(NNT = 7).
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• Meta Analysis revealed statistical
significance in patient reported
pain outcomes (p=0.02 and I
2
= 0),
demonstrating a reduction in pain
with treatment.
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Compelling New Evidence on the
Efficacy of Electrical Bone Stimulators
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