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Rev Mex Med Fis Rehab 2002; 14 (1)

reatment of non-union fractures and delayed consolidation with magnetotherapy

Cano SMÁ, Diez GMP, León HSR, Estrada LE, Vega GIF, Zavala RJ

Language: Spanish
References: 23
Page: 26-30
PDF size: 53.25 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective: Report the consolidation in the non-union and delayed consolidation in fractures of long bones, during magnetic therapy application. Method: 10 adults were studied, both genders, 5 were treated with 20 Hz magnetic therapy, 50% of intensity for 20 minutes over the fracture focus and 5 with treatment of hot and wet packs. The magnetic therapy equipment was of low frequency, cylinder type, Biotesia 2000, model ASA M1. Consolidation was determined with X-rays and bone gammagraphic evaluations in the beginning and ending of the study. Thirty sessions of treatment were performed in each case. Results: The bone gammagraphy reported significative and statistical changes calculated with Student’s t test for independent samples between the initials and final values in both groups and univariant-variation analysis. Initials values of the gammagraphic osseus as covariation reported p = 0.045 with difference between both treatments in favor of magnetic therapy group. Conclusions: Values of bone consolidation with magnetic therapy is not different of other researches. Magnetic therapy influences positively in bone consolidation evolution with delay of consolidation or non-union fractures.


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