Table 1.
Summary of clinical studies using Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy in tibial delayed unions and nonunions
| Study | Year | Design | Number of tibia fractures | Mean treatment duration | Hours per day | Union rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
De Haas (17) |
1980 |
Prospective, non-randomized |
17 |
23.6 weeks |
20 |
88.2% |
|
Bassett (15) |
1981 |
Prospective, non-randomized |
127 |
5.2 months |
10 |
87% |
|
Sharrard (19) |
1982 |
Prospective, non-randomized |
30 |
6 months |
12 to 16 |
86.7% |
|
Barker (14) |
1984 |
Prospective, randomized, double-blind |
16 |
24 weeks |
12 to 16 |
55.6% |
|
De Haas (16) |
1986 |
Prospective, non-randomised |
56 |
ND |
ND |
84% |
|
Sharrard (18) |
1990 |
Prospective, randomized, double-blind |
45 |
12 weeks |
12 |
45% |
|
Scott (22) |
1994 |
Prospective, randomized, double-blind |
15 |
26.8 weeks |
ND |
60% |
|
Simonis (20) |
2003 |
Prospective randomized, double-blind |
34 |
6 months |
ND |
70.6% |
|
Gupta (21) |
2009 |
Prospective, non-randomized |
45 |
8.35 weeks |
ND |
85% |
| Current study | 2011 | Prospective, non-randomized | 44 | 29.5 weeks | 3 | 77.3% |
ND: Not Defined.