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Ultrasound therapy reduced healing time of tibial stress fractures vs. placebo
April 2016
Ultrasound therapy reduced healing time of tibial stress fractures vs. placebo
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Role of ultrasound therapy in the healing of tibial stress fractures
Med J Armed Forces India. 2008 Jul;64(3):234-6Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
67 military recruits with tibial stress fractures were randomized to receive either ultrasound therapy or placebo ultrasound treatment, both administered for 10 minutes daily. The primary outcome was the length of time to clinical healing. The results displayed a significantly reduced number of days of incapacitation (healing time) in the group who received ultrasound therapy compared to placebo t...
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