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Comparison of clinical and radiological outcomes between LIPUS and non-LIPUS groups
| Non-LIPUS treatment group | LIPUS treatment group | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to start running (weeks) | 6.2 ± 1.4 | 6.8 ± 2.1 | 0.21 |
| Time to return to sports (weeks) | 13.2 ± 1.8 | 13.7 ± 3.3 | 0.65 |
| Time to bone union (weeks) | 12.0 ± 3.8 | 11.9 ± 3.3 | 0.77 |
| Nonunion (no. of feet) | 2 | 0 | 0.19 |
LIPUS Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound
* P value< 0.05
