Sound Foot Care Center of CT
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Norwalk, CT 06851
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Using Bone Stimulators to Treat Fractures

For most people who sustain a fracture, the bone heals without complication in approximately six weeks. For a minority of individuals, however, the bone healing may be slow, which is known as a delayed union. In fact, it may not heal at all, leading to the classification of a nonunion. Fortunately, the use of bone stimulators can successfully address the challenges in both delayed unions and nonunions.

Bone stimulators are used externally on the skin over the broken bone. They are typically held in place with Velcro straps and are usually worn at night during sleep. Most contain a monitor by which we can observe your progress.

The stimulator works through the use of

• magnetic fields,

• electrical charges and

• ultrasound waves.

Both types of bone stimulators are successful with challenging fractures. Improvement is also monitored with x-rays. Treatment with bone stimulators is

• effective,

• painless and

• safe.

Our aim is to help your fractured bone heal to facilitate recovery as quickly as possible. By using modern treatment methods such as bone stimulators, we can comfortably help you to regain your strength and mobility.