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Healing of nonunion of a fractured lateral condyle of the humerus by pulsing electromagnetic induction.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10147547     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Nonoperative salvage of a surgically resistant case of established nonunion of a fracture of the lateral condyle of the humerus in a child is described. Solid union was achieved by treatment with pulsed electromagnetic fields. A review of the literature indicates that this is the first published report of such a case.
Authors:
S Das Sarkar; C A Bassett
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Contemporary orthopaedics     Volume:  22     ISSN:  0194-8458     ISO Abbreviation:  Contemp Orthop     Publication Date:  1991 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1992-11-25     Completed Date:  1992-11-25     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8219527     Medline TA:  Contemp Orthop     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  47-51     Citation Subset:  T    
Affiliation:
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sandwell District General Hospital, Lyndon, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Child
Electric Stimulation Therapy*
Electromagnetic Fields*
Fracture Healing
Humans
Humeral Fractures / therapy*
Male

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