Learn more about the Bone Growth Stimulator and its treatment options!

Bone Growth Stimulator

What is the Bone Growth Stimulator?

The Bone Growth Stimulator is a portable, battery-powered, safe, and noninvasive adjunct electromagnetic treatment used to accelerate the healing of a bone fracture or to treat a lumbar spinal fusion for one or two levels. When used properly, the Bone Growth Stimulator will produce a combined magnetic field (CMF) over the spot of your back surgery. This field is meant to help the bones heal. To treat yourself, the device must be worn outside of the body for 30 minutes a day. You will not feel the magnetic field it produces when using it.

What is Combined Magnetic Field (CMF)?

The bone growth stimulator uses a very low-strength Combined Magnetic Field (CMF) to activate the body’s natural healing process. In some patient’s this healing process is impaired or absent. The fracture or lumbar spinal fusion may not mend properly. The bone growth stimulator has been successful in helping to heal fractures that have progressed to nonunion and primary lumbar spinal fusions

The CMF signal continuously operates within frequencies optimal to heal the bone. This potent signal allows for a single 30-minute per day treatment and is specifically targeted to the osteoblast cell. This signal targets the endogenous production of IGF-11, a key growth factor in the formation of the bone. IGF-11 protein is recruited through calcium ion channels and receptors on the cell membrane. The resulting increase in IGF-11 growth factor helps promote cell division. CMF was specifically designed for a once daily treatment to best mimic cell replication. As the cells continue to divide and regular treatment progresses, the body is able to heal.

The unique CMF does not diminish as it passes through skin, muscle, and fat. The CMF bone growth stimulator technology increases both the specificity and potency of treatment. The device operates continuously within the optimal range of electromagnetic frequencies for optimal bone growth stimulation.

Successfully Treated Condition

We define “success” as patient who have been able to resume normal daily activities.

  • Accelerated healing of a bone fracture

  • Accelerated healing of a spinal fusion for one or two levels

  • Assist to heal fractures that have progressed to nonunion

Advantages

  • Adjunct electromagnetic treatment to primary lumbar spinal fusion surgery or bone fracture

  • Aid the healing of your bone fracture or fusion in only 30 minutes per day

  • Increased overall healing rate

  • Supports a large treatment area and depth of penetration

  • One button technology for ease of use

  • Built in compliance tracking

  • Lightweight device with custom strap for maximum patient comfort

  • Improved comfort and customized fit

  • Soft, breathable fabrics ensure durability and comfort

  • Anatomical cushioning and moldable padded belting

  • Can be applied over a cast, brace, or clothing

Contradictions

  • Cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator

  • Pregnancy

  • Synovial Pseudarthrosis