Treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia with direct current

Bone possesses a bioelectric property that is important in maintaining its structural and architectural integrity. In vivo experiments demonstrate that bone formation can be accelerated by the application of direct current. We hypothesize that bone formation occurs through an electrochemical rather...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical orthopaedics and related research 1977-05 (124), p.69-74
Hauptverfasser: Lavine, L S, Lustrin, I, Shamos, M H
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Bone possesses a bioelectric property that is important in maintaining its structural and architectural integrity. In vivo experiments demonstrate that bone formation can be accelerated by the application of direct current. We hypothesize that bone formation occurs through an electrochemical rather than an electromechanical effect. Two cases of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia treated by direct current stimulation are presented. A bone graft may be added to enhance bony union in conjunction with direct current. The implications of this work are that there is need for further fundamental studies including ultrastructural observations.
ISSN:0009-921X
DOI:10.1097/00003086-197705000-00010