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Bone growth stimulation is the technique of promoting bone growth in difficult to heal fractures by applying a low electrical current or ultrasound to the fracture.

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When can bone growth stimulation not be used?

Bone growth stimulation cannot be used if the gap between the ends of the fracture is too large.


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Bone growth stimulation is done when satisfactory healing is not occurring naturally or when the pace of healing is too slow. This condition is called fracture nonunion.


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The appearance of this structure signals the end of bone growth?

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