Method and apparatus for facilitating the healing of bone fractures
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Apr 22, 2003
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Mar 21, 2002
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Jun 7, 2001
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Jun 7, 2000
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A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating bone fractures by the application of intermittent pneumatic compression. The period of compression is sufficient to induce venous stasis at the fracture site. The period of recovery can be about half the period of compression. The applied pressure can be 50% or less of the baseline pressure.
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