Electrical treatment of nonunions. Its use and abuse in 100 consecutive fractures.
Electrical stimulation can be useful as a primary treatment for a variety of fracture problems, particularly in the tibia. However, the method should not be oversold to either the physician or the patient as a substitute for adequate fracture management.
D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000628:therapy; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000628:therapy