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Out-patient treatment of surgically resistant non-unions by induced pulsing current — clinical results

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The results of treatment by induced pulsing current of 19 cases of non-union, all of which had previously been subjected to surgical procedures in an attempt to correct the non-union are presented.

The method used, was developed by A. Bassett at the University of Columbia. Eleven cases proceeded to a definable result; in seven of these functional union occurred. Of the 8 cases still under treatment, 6 show a definite evidence of progress. This method proves to be effective in the treatment of difficult non-unions, which have failed to respond to operative procedures.

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  1. Head of the Orthopaedic Department, Academisch Ziekenhuis Pellenberg, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

    J. C. Mulier M.D.

  2. Resident, Orthopaedic Department, Academisch Ziekenhuis Pellenberg, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

    F. Spaas

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Mulier, J.C., Spaas, F. Out-patient treatment of surgically resistant non-unions by induced pulsing current — clinical results. Arch Orthop Traumat Surg 97, 293–297 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00380711

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