The benefit from an ultrasound (US) exposure for fracture healing has been clearly shown.
However, the molecular mechanisms behind this effect are not fully known. Recently, the …

In the world of engineering, strength and toughness are two highly desirable properties to
materials design. Biological materials have already mastered both of these properties within …

Two series of controlled experiments were carried out to investigate the effect of intermittent
local heating on fracture healing in the distal tibia of the rabbit. In the first series, the distal …

Limb-injuries related to traffic accidents and multiple trauma result in complex treatment
needs with substantial socioeconomic impact (1). Long bone fractures are often slow to heal …

Therapeutic ultrasound is clinically used to accelerate bone fracture healing. It alleviates
osteoarthritic pain and improves joint functionality in the form of physiotherapy. The …

Abstract Eagleson et al.[2], in an experimental investigation on mongrel dogs, reported more
callus formation in nailed fractures of the tibial diaphysis when heated. Heat was provided …