Bioventus-Foot & Ankle Fractures: The Role of Bone Stimulation, Dr. Robert Anderson

Foot & Ankle Fractures: The Role of Bone Stimulation, Dr. Robert Anderson

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Dr. Robert Anderson, an orthopedic surgeon, discussed the role of bone stimulation in the treatment of foot and ankle fractures and other related issues. He mentioned that he has been utilizing the Exogen product, a non-invasive bone stimulation therapy, for over 20 years. He explained that Exogen can accelerate healing time in fresh fractures, non-unions, and stress fractures. It can be particularly beneficial for difficult-to-heal fractures in aging populations, smokers, and athletes. Dr. Anderson also outlined the mechanism of action of Exogen, which involves sending ultrasound waves through the skin to activate cell receptors and stimulate bone repair processes. He emphasized that Exogen is safe to use and has no side effects. He presented several case studies, including a basketball player with a navicular stress fracture, a cross-country runner with a navicular stress fracture, and a ballroom dancer with a delayed non-union of a metatarsal fracture. In each case, Exogen was shown to accelerate bone healing and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Anderson concluded by noting that the cost of using Exogen is significantly lower than that of surgical intervention for non-unions, and he encouraged healthcare professionals to consider using Exogen as an adjuvant therapy to enhance bone healing in various clinical scenarios.

Keywords

bone stimulation

Exogen product

healing time

non-unions

stress fractures

ultrasound waves

safe to use

accelerate bone healing