Overview

Every bone fracture must be held rigid and, because of the long healing process, infringes on the individual's life-style. Treatment with ultrasound, however, may reduce the healing time 30-50% since the piezoelectric effect of ultrasound acts as a callus stimulator. This book documents more than twenty years of clinical experience with ultrasound treatment of fractures. The authors give statistical evidence and show numerous X-rays to document their success. They also include a summary of experimental studies. The method is described in detail so that the practicing physician can easily learn how to apply it. This monograph on orthopedics, physical therapy, general practice is intended for clinicians and practitioners.

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Author:   Hans-Georg Knoch ,  T.C. Telger ,  Winfried Klug
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.210kg
ISBN:  

9783540536741

ISBN 10:   3540536744
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   02 August 1991
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Methods of Clinical Application.- 2.1 Indications and Contraindications.- 2.2 Technique.- 3 Clinical Results.- 3.1 Radial Fractures.- 3.2 Scaphoid Fractures.- 3.3 Metacarpal Fractures.- 3.4 Phalangeal Fractures.- 3.5 Forearm Fractures.- 3.6 Humeral Fractures.- 3.7 Clavicular Fractures.- 3.8 Malleolar Fractures.- 3.9 Tibial Fractures.- 3.10 Femoral Fractures.- 3.11 Patellar Fractures.- 3.12 Calcaneal Fractures.- 3.13 Metatarsal Fractures.- 4 How did we Come to use Ultrasound?.- 5 What is Ultrasound?.- 5.1 Physical Parameters.- 5.2 Characteristics of Ultrasound Therapy.- 5.3 Types of Ultrasound.- 5.4 Mechanisms of Action.- 5.5 The Piezoelectric Effect in Bone.- 5.6 Ultrasound Conductivity.- 6 Animal Experiments.- 6.1 The Rabbit as an Animal Model.- 6.2 Experimental Method.- 6.3 Statistical Evaluation.- 7 Effect of Ultrasound on Fracture Callus.- 7.1 Radiographic Studies.- 7.2 Strength Tests.- 7.3 Histologic Studies, Scanning Electron Microscopy.- 7.4 Bone Scintigraphy.- 7.5 Angiographic Studies.- 7.6 Biochemical Studies.- 7.7 Total Mineral Analysis.- 7.8 Sequential Polychrome Labeling.- 7.9 Temperature Measurements.- 7.10 Summary of Findings.- Appendix on Instrumentation.- High-Frequency Instruments.- Low-Frequency Instruments.- Safety Aspects.- References.

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