International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Radwa Mostafa El-Khouly
Rheumatology and Rehabilitation,
Egypt
Review Article
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field and Extracorporeal Shock Wave in Treatment of
Delayed or Non-United Tibial Fracture, A Comparative Study
Author(s): Doaa Waseem Nada, Doaa Shawky Al Ashkar, Salwa Elmorsy Abdel-Ghany, Radwa Mostafa El-Khouly and Osama Ali El GebalyDoaa Waseem Nada, Doaa Shawky Al Ashkar, Salwa Elmorsy Abdel-Ghany, Radwa Mostafa El-Khouly and Osama Ali El Gebaly
Objectives: To compare the effect of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on healing of delayed as well as non-united tibial fractures.
Methods: This study was carried out on 60 adult patients suffering from delayed or non-union tibial fractures in spite of previous conservative treatment by (closed reduction and casting), or operative treatment by: ORIF by (IMN, plate and screws or gliding nail), or external fixation. They were divided according to line of treatment into 2 equal groups. The first group received (PEMF) therapy at the site of fracture of 12 Hz, 3 mT for 60 minutes per session, for 3 months, the patient of the second group were treated by focused (ESWT) at the site of fracture 3 sessions of 2500-3000 impulses each given at 0.25-0.84 mJ/mm2, at interval of 48-72 h between sessi.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000391