What is the cost of an Exogen bone stimulator?
While some may initially balk at EXOGEN’s price tag, studies show that EXOGEN has the lowest expected cost ($6,610)2 among bone stimulators. For more information about how EXOGEN can be the perfect alternative to surgery, visit the EXOGEN website.
Do ultrasonic bone stimulators work?
Are Bone Stimulators Effective? The effectiveness of electrical bone stimulators hasn’t been determined, and studies have had mixed results. Studies of the use of electrical bone stimulation have also found that it may speed up healing time in smokers.
How long does Exogen bone stimulator last?
The device delivers a minimum of 191 treatments (more than 6 months’ treatment). The EXOGEN Express is intended for use in patients with delayed healing fractures (fractures that have no radiological evidence of healing after 3 months). It delivers a maximum of 150 treatments (less than 5 months’ treatment).
How much does a bone stimulator machine cost?
This technology is expensive and costs range from $500-$5000, depending on the manufacturer and area of the body to be treated.
Is exogen FDA approved?
The FDA approved the Exogen device in 1994 as a treatment for the acceleration of fresh fracture healing. With this PMA, Exogen becomes the only bone stimulation treatment available for both fresh and nonunion fractures.
How long does it take for Exogen bone stimulator to work?
EXOGEN uses safe, painless ultrasound waves to activate cells near the site of your break. The waves stimulate your body’s healing cells, speeding its natural repair process. And it works in just 20 minutes a day, so you can help your fracture heal on a tight schedule.
Can you feel Exogen bone stimulator?
EXOGEN is FDA-approved and has been shown to be safe in clinical studies that support its indicated uses. Is EXOGEN treatment painful? Most patients don’t feel anything at the treatment site.
What is PEMF FDA approved for?
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy has been approved by the FDA for treatment of fracture non-unions and for the enhancement of bone formation after lumbar and cervical spine fusion surgery.