Shock-Wave Therapy For Unhealed Fractured Bones As Effective As Surgery

When fractured bones fail to heal, a serious complication referred to as “nonunion” can develop. This occurs when the process of bone healing is interrupted or stalled. According to a new study published in the November 2009 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), certain cases involving nonunions respond very well to shock-wave therapy.

source : www.medicalnewstoday.com

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