Use of an Ultrasonic Bone-Growth Stimulator to Promote Healing of a Jones Fracture.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Conner, Chuck; Allen, Jeff
- Source
- Athletic Therapy Today. Jan2003, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p37-39. 3p.
- Subject
- *TREATMENT of fractures
*ULTRASONIC equipment
- Language
- ISSN
- 1078-7895
Describes the use of an ultrasonic bone-growth stimulator in the treatment of Jones fracture in an athlete. Influence of bone-growth stimulator on the increased callous formation; Criteria for applying ultrasonic bone-growth stimulator; Advantage of the device over surgical procedure.