Spine update. The use of adjunctive electrical stimulation to enhance the healing of spine fusions.

Kahanovitz, N · Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · 1996

review · Level V

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Abstract

The use of electrical stimulation as an adjunct to enhance lumbar spinal fusion continues to gain popularity. The different types of electrical stimulation and their varying effects on posterior and anterior spinal fusion are discussed. The selection of an electrical stimulation device should be based on the clinical and experimental evidence of efficacy.

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