You may experience delayed healing with your bone fracture if you have certain risk factors such as:
- Diabetes
- Tobacco use
- Advanced age
- Osteoporosis
- Anemia
Studies have shown and 86% healing success rate of slow healing bones when using Osteotron IV's LIPUS technology. Studies further support that LIPUS technology can heal fresh fractures 38% faster.
Yes LIPUS has shown good results in the presences of pin, plates and screws.
Refer to the Quick Reference Guide to determine if you are using the Osteotron IV LIPUS bone growth stimulator properly.
The main reason the device stops working is insufficient skin contact with the probe(s). When this happens, you will notice:
- the Osteotron unit has stopped counting down
- device sounds alarm
- the timer is flashing and there is a black screen
Yes, a window can be cut into your cast that will allow the ultrasound head to contact your skin.
Everyone has different healing rates. In general, a fracture or fusion takes 6 to 8 weeks to heal. However, healing depends on many factors such as: patient age, length of time since the injury occurred, location of fracture and patient compliance. Other risk factors that affect recovery include: diabetes, tobacco use, cardiovascular disease and patient's overall health.
Safety and effectiveness of the treatment using the Osteotron IV LIPUS bone growth stimulator or patients with cancer has not been established.
No side effects have been reported with the use of the Osteotron LIPUS bone growth stimulator.
The Osteotron IV is indicated for use for just 20 minutes per day. Studies have shown that 20 minutes per day is the optimal treatment time.
The Osteotron IV LIPUS Bone Growth Stimulator is easy to use and is indicated to be used for just 20 minutes per day! The number of days that you will need to use the device vary depending on your injury and health.
Yes, the Osteotron is a portable ultrasound device that can be used at home. Compliance is high, as the Osteotron is easy to use and only 20 minutes per day is needed. The Osteotron kit will come with everything needed for your treatments. A simple Quick Reference Guide helps with home use.
No, LIPUS is painless. Most patients report feeling nothing at all and some report feeling slight tingling.
The intensity of the Osteotron LIPUS ultrasound wave is much lower than what physiotherapists or ultrasound imaging technicians would use. This means that the LIPUS ultrasound probe is able to be left in one spot over fracture or fusion to send ultrasound pulses to the bone and promote healing during treatment.
- Over thoracic area of patients with cardiac pacemakers.
- Abdominal and pelvic regions during pregnancy.
- Area with open wounds or infection.
- Area with thrombophlebitis.
Many personal and group health insurance plans will cover the Osteotron IV LIPUS Bone Growth Stimulator with a prescription from your doctor. However, if the Osteotron is not covered under your insurance plan, or you do not have insurance coverage, you can rent an Osteotron IV privately. Contact Verve for details.
Many personal and group health insurance plans will cover the Osteotron IV LIPUS bone growth stimulator with a prescription from your doctor. Contact Verve for information on ordering the Osteotron IV Bone Growth Stimulator
Contact Verve for information on ordering the Osteotron. Verve will help facilitate use and delivery of the Osteotron.
