title: The use of electricity in bone healing.
abstract: The history of electrical bone healing and the vast amount of laboratory and clinical data that support its efficacy are reviewed. The paper presents guidelines for the proper use of electrical stimulation and a description of the various systems available. The use of electrical stimulation to treat scaphoid fractures is covered in detail. Contraindications to the use of electrical stimulation are also addressed.
authors.affiliation: Hand Rehabilitation Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Uhl
mesh_terms: D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D014945:Wound Healing