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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Nonunion of the Tibia

Authors :
Elster, Eric A
Stojadinovic, Alexander
Forsberg, Jonathan
Shawen, Scott
Andersen, Romney C
Schaden, Wolfgang
Source :
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma; March 2010, Vol. 24 Issue: 3 p133-141, 9p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Delayed and nonunion of the tibia are not uncommon in orthopaedic practice. Multiple methods of treatment have been developed with variable results. The objective of this study was to define disease-specific and treatment-related factors of prognostic significance in patients undergoing shock wave therapy for tibia nonunion.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08905339 and 15312291
Volume :
24
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48531373
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e3181b26470