RESUMO
Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) are a useful means of treating cases of fracture nonunion. In 67.7% of nonunions with a disability time of at least 24 months, complete consolidation was obtained. This success rate is increased to 76.6% if we exclude nonunion, that presented contraindications for treatment with PEMF. The disability time had no effect on the success rate. Lesions of the humerus and atrophic nonunion had an unfavorable prognosis.
Assuntos
Campos Eletromagnéticos , Fraturas não Consolidadas/radioterapia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Fraturas não Consolidadas/diagnóstico por imagem , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Prognóstico , Radiografia , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
The results of a clinical follow-up of 57 tibial lesions treated with pulsed electromagnetic fields at least six months after the primary lesion occurred proved that this noninvasive method can be a valuable alternative to other commonly accepted modes of therapy. The overall success rate was 75% but could be improved to 81% when the proper indications were met.