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Bone Stimulators
Bone Growth Stimulation for Healing
A bone growth stimulator is a noninvasive device used to promote bone healing after certain spine procedures or fractures. At Spine & Orthopedic Center, bone stimulators may be recommended following cervical or lumbar spinal fusion surgery or in cases where a previous fusion has not healed as expected.
Bone stimulation therapy is designed to support the body's natural healing process by encouraging bone growth, helping improve the likelihood of a successful fusion and recovery.
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How Bone Stimulators Work
Bone growth stimulators generate a low-level electrical signal that is delivered to the area being treated. This electrical stimulation encourages the body's natural bone-healing process and may help promote new bone formation around the surgical site or fracture.
While researchers continue to study exactly how bone stimulators promote healing, clinical experience has shown they can be especially beneficial for patients experiencing delayed healing or nonunion after spinal fusion surgery.
Your doctor may also recommend maintaining adequate levels of important nutrients that support bone health during recovery, including:
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
Who May Benefit From a Bone Stimulator?
Bone growth stimulators are not necessary for every patient, but they may be recommended for individuals who have an increased risk of delayed bone healing or who require additional support following surgery.
Your doctor may recommend a bone stimulator after:
- A cervical spinal fusion
- A failed spinal fusion (nonunion)
- A lumbar spinal fusion
- Delayed bone healing
Your doctor will evaluate your individual condition and determine whether bone stimulation therapy is appropriate for your recovery.
Safety & Considerations
Bone growth stimulators have been used safely for many years and are generally well tolerated. However, they may not be appropriate for every patient. Be sure to discuss your complete medical history with your doctor before beginning treatment. Bone stimulators may not be recommended for individuals who:
- Are pregnant
- Have a false joint (pseudoarthrosis) in certain situations
- Have implanted magnetic fixation devices
- Have pacemakers or defibrillators without approval from their cardiologist
- Have significant growth disorders
- Have a bone gap greater than 50% of the bone's diameter
Your doctor will determine whether a bone growth stimulator is safe and appropriate based on your medical history and treatment plan.
To learn more about bone growth stimulators or to find out whether this therapy may be appropriate for you, please call us at (561) 549-9090.