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Description of the Biomet
®
OrthoPak
®
Non-invasive Bone Growth Stimulator System
The Biomet
®
OrthoPak
®
Non-invasive Bone Growth Stimulator
System is a nonsurgical treatment technique designed to promote
the healing of bone fractures that have failed to mend in the normal
period of time. This condition is commonly called a nonunion.
The condition of a nonunion is not rare. Approximately 1 in 20
bone fractures become a nonunion. The most common method of
treating a nonunion has been bone graft surgery. In this procedure,
bone is taken from another location of the patient’s body and
surgically implanted at the nonunion site. Metal rods or plates and
bone screws also may be attached to the broken bone to secure
the ends in place while it mends.
An alternative nonsurgical procedure was developed for the
treatment of nonunions. This method incorporated the
transmission of an electrical signal through the nonunion site
to stimulate the healing process.
The Biomet
®
OrthoPak
®
Non-invasive Bone Growth Stimulator
System has been designed so that it is convenient to use,
comfortable to wear and safe to operate. Although this is an
electrical stimulation treatment device, you will not feel any
sensation of stimulation.
