title: Treatment of delayed union and nonunion of the tibia by pulsed electromagnetic fields. A retrospective follow-up.
abstract: The results of a clinical follow-up of 57 tibial lesions treated with pulsed electromagnetic fields at least six months after the primary lesion occurred proved that this noninvasive method can be a valuable alternative to other commonly accepted modes of therapy. The overall success rate was 75% but could be improved to 81% when the proper indications were met.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital, Pellenberg, Belgium.
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Meskens
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Stuyck
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Mulier
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D055590:Electromagnetic Phenomena / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D055909:Magnetic Field Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*