The treatment of non-union by pulsed electromagnetic fields combined with a Denham external fixator.
Fifteen cases of non-union of a long bone were treated by pulsed electromagnetic fields in combination with a Denham external fixator. Thirteen united within a few months and a controlled trial has been established to determine the contribution made by PEMF.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D055590:Electromagnetic Phenomena / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005360:Fibula / Q000601:surgery; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D055909:Magnetic Field Therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy