Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound in the Treatment of Nonunions and Fresh Fractures: A Case Series

It is estimated that approximately 5% to 10% of fractures will evolve into nonunions. Nonunions have a significant impact on patient quality life and socioeconomic costs. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) non-invasive therapy widely used within the orthopedic community accelerate healing fresh fractures, minimize delayed healing, promote In this case series, 46 nonunions 19 were treated with LIPUS for at least three months or until fracture healing. Bone was assessed both radiological functional level. Of healed, 89% had mean time 89 ± 53 days. group percentage 95% 28 treatment proven be safe well tolerated; there no adverse events related use device, even in presence internal fixations infections. should considered low-risk option as an adjunct surgery standalone management nonunion fractures.