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Can a bone growth stimulator help heal a pars fracture that was misdiagnosed for 7 months?
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Pars defects: Bone growth stimulators can help to heal a fracture seven months later. A back brace will reduce micromotion and improve healing. Avoid tobacco products, heavy lifting and anti-inflammatory medications.
Answered 2/8/2014
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Depends: A pars defect that is old is hard to cure with any stimulator. If really 7 month old than a growth stimulator can heal it. There are many types of stimulators with both electricity and ultrasound. The best literature is cetain devices with pulse electromagnetic energy.
Answered 2/14/2014
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