Original Research

Does Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Reduce Time to Fracture Healing? A Meta-Analysis

Am J Orthop. 2012 February;41(2):E12-E19
By
Snyder BM
Conley J
Koval KJ
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We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to obtain a more precise estimate of the effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPU) versus pla­cebo on the acceleration of fracture healing in skeletally mature persons and to determine if any serious adverse events are associated with LIPU when used to acceler­ate fracture healing.
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