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PhysioStim Helps Patients in Need of Fracture Healing

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The ​​PhysioStim™ device provides a safe, noninvasive option for treating fractures that are difficult to heal. ​With high clinical success rates, the PhysioStim device provides 360 degree of treatment coverage around the fracture site. The device assists in fracture healing by delivering a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) signal to the targeted fracture site.

About the Orthofix PhysioStim

The PhysioStim device has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of nonunion fractures since the mid-1980s.4 A nonunion is a fracture that has shown no visible signs of healing. For complete prescribing information, please refer to the Instruction Manual.

The Orthofix PhysioStim is a single-piece device that is lightweight, flexible and portable, allowing freedom of movement during treatment. Typical prescribed treatment time is three hours per day. An LCD and audible alarm provide important feedback during treatment such as the operational status, treatment time remaining, battery capacity, etc.

After a recent surgery and months of physical therapy and exercise, Helen was still in pain and had trouble walking. PhysioStim Bone Growth Therapy helped Helen avoid a second operation. Want to hear more about our success stories? Check out our Patient Stories to learn more.

PEMF Fracture Healing Designed for Patient Ease of Use

  • Cordless design enables you to keep moving while healing.
  • Approved by the FDA for the treatment of nonunion fractures since the mid-1980s.
  • Single-piece, cordless design allows for ease of placement and patient mobility.
  • Orthofix PhysioStim devices are accompanied by the STIM onTrack™ mobile app which provides patients with tools to assist in their road to recovery.*

* STIM onTrack mobile app is available as an accessory for US model devices only

Why do physicians prescribe a PhysioStim device?

  • High clinical success rates.4,10,17
  • PEMF signal covers 360 degrees around the fracture site.18
  • Ease of placement enables consistent treatment of the fracture site.
  • Penetrates evenly across tissue, bone and fixation.21
  • First-to-market accessory, STIM onTrack mobile app.*
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Veronika’s PhysioStim Bone Growth Therapy Story

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Helen’s PhysioStim Bone Growth Therapy Story

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Helen
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Arm | Wrist | Hand

For patients recovering from
nonunion fracture of the arm,
wrist and hand

Arm, wrist, and hand bones are vulnerable to fracture and are among the most common injuries treated by orthopedic surgeons. It’s often our reaction to protect our face, head, or back from injury, which means our wrist and arm take on the full force of the impact, and a fracture may occur. When left untreated, wrist fractures can result in further complications that have long-lasting effects. It’s essential to begin treatment quickly. The PhysioStim device is indicated to treat an established nonunion acquired secondary to trauma.
The PhysioStim device may be placed on the arm, wrist, or hand and may be worn over clothing, bracing, or over a cast or external fixation device if present.

Woman wearing a bone stimulator device on her wrist

Man wearing a bone stimulator device on his shoulder

Shoulder

For patients recovering from
nonunion fracture of the shoulder

Trauma to the shoulder is common and is a serious injury. Injuries range from a separated shoulder resulting from a fall, contact sports, or a car accident that fractures the shoulder blade or collarbone. The shoulder is a complex joint connecting the arm to the body, and disruption of any of the parts of the shoulder can create difficulty with its function. The PhysioStim device is intended for placement on either the left or right shoulder. You can wear the device over clothing, casts, or other bracing, and the design allows for freedom of movement, making treatment easy.
You will still get 360-degree treatment around your fracture site with the PhysioStim device, and because it is easy to use and place, you will receive consistent treatment around your injury site.

Collarbone

For patients recovering from
nonunion fracture of the collarbone

The most common shoulder fracture, fractures of the collarbone, can be caused by a direct blow to the area from a fall, collision, or car accident. Still, many clavicle fractures can be treated without surgery.
The PhysioStim device may be placed on the collarbone (clavicle) and may be worn over clothing, bracing, or over a cast or external fixation device if present.worn over clothing, bracing, or over a cast or external fixation device if present.

Man wearing a bone stimulator device on his collarbone

Woman wearing a bone stimulator device on her hip

HIP

For patients recovering from
nonunion fracture of the hip

More than a million patients suffer hip fractures worldwide each year. The number of people sustaining a hip fracture continues to rise due to an increasingly aging population.
Depending on the severity of the fracture and how well a person follows their doctor’s recommendations, bones can take several months to heal.
The PhysioStim device is intended for placement on the hip. Proper treatment does not require direct contact with the body. However, the coils must be centered around the fracture site to be effective. Users can gently bend and shape the treatment coils to fit comfortably around the body.

Thigh

For patients recovering from
nonunion fracture of the thigh

The femur, or thigh bone, is the longest bone in the body and is very strong. It helps you walk, run and stand upright. A femur fracture usually requires a significant force or fall and trauma to this area leads to significant pain and functional loss. Pain, loss of range of motion, and reduced strength after a femur fracture may affect the hip and knee, further compromising your mobility.
The PhysioStim device is intended for placement on the thigh and may be worn over clothing, bracing, or over a cast or external fixation device if present. Proper treatment does not require direct contact with the body. However, the coils must be centered around the fracture site to be effective. User can gently bend and shape the treatment coils to fit more comfortably around the body.and shape the treatment coils to fit more comfortably around the body.

Woman wearing a bone stimulator device on her thigh

Man with a leg bone fracture using a bone stimulator device

leg | Ankle | Foot

For patients recovering from
nonunion fracture of the lower
leg
ankle and foot

After a fracture, it can be a long road to recovery with rest and rebuilding your fitness slowly after the injury has healed. If you are an athlete trying to get back on the field or an active individual wanting to get back on your feet, a fracture to the leg, ankle, or foot may not only interrupt everyday work or recreational activity but can be a painful and scary injury. If not properly cared for, a leg fracture may cause long-term disability and loss of function.
The PhysioStim device is intended for placement on the lower leg, ankle, or foot. Proper treatment does not require direct contact with the body. However, the coils must be centered around the fracture site to be effective. Users can gently bend and shape the treatment coils to fit comfortably around the body.