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A member asked:

Read where studies showed tens unit actually helped stimulate non union bone growth. can this help with a pars fract? 7 months since injury

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Dr. William Newton answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not likely with TENS: You do not want to confuse a tens unit with a bone stimulator. These are different devices. Most fractures heal in time. I would expect 7 months from injury that there has been healing. This is best evaluated with a bone scan or mri. Discuss with your physician.

Answered 2/15/2014

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