Indications for the Ossatec Bone Growth Stimulator

Therapy for a great range of bone fractures
The Ossatec Bone Growth Stimulator is a good therapy for a large number of fractures. Below is a list of fractures that are eligible for treatment with the bone growth stimulator:

• delayed union or non-union fractures of the long bones
• delayed union or non-union fractures of carpal and tarsal bones (including the scaphoid)
• fresh fractures with an increased risk (short treatment duration and avoidance of non-union thanks to bone growth stimulation)
• avascular necrosis of the femoral head (stop an increase in the breakdown of bone)
• supportive therapy after surgery of a non-union for an increased chance of healing
• fractures resulting from osteotomy
• shin splints, such as tibial stress syndrome

Contraindications
We recommend you discuss therapy with the Ossatec Bone Growth Stimulator with your treating professional in the following situations:

• you are younger than 18 years of age
• you have a pacemaker
• you use an insulin pump
• you take the medication Marcoumar
• you suffer from epilepsy
• you have arrhythmia
• you are pregnant
• you use steroids