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Concerns about the safety and effectiveness regarding whether Bone Growth Stimulation provides equivalent or superior health outcomes compared to treatment without stimulators. Bone Growth Stimulation is the technique of promoting bone growth in difficult to heal fractures or in areas trying to be fused by applying a low electrical current or ultrasound to the fracture. The theoretical advantage of these devices is that they apply a direct electric current to the fracture 24 hours a day. A disadvantage of implantable and semi-implantable stimulators is that their implantation is a surgical procedure with attendant risks.
- Draft Report Published: July 10, 2009
- Public Comment Period: July 10 - 24, 2009
- Final Report Published: July 31, 2009
- HTCC Public Meeting: August 28, 2009
Primary Criteria Ranking
Safety = Low
Efficacy = High
Cost = Med
Documents
Public Comments and Responses (183.6 KB)
Updated Final Evidence Report (743.1 KB)
Final Key Questions (68.1 KB)
Findings and Decision (318.2 KB)
