American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Apr 2012
Comparative StudyThe uniform data system for medical rehabilitation: report of patients with traumatic spinal cord injury discharged from rehabilitation programs in 2002-2010.
This study aimed to provide benchmarking information from a large national sample of patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation after a traumatic spinal cord injury. ⋯ National data from persons with traumatic spinal cord injury in 2002-2010 indicate that lengths of stay declined, but efficiency in functional independence was stable to slightly increased. More than 70% of patients were consistently discharged to community settings after inpatient rehabilitation.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Apr 2012
Review Meta AnalysisEffects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy on fracture healing: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to identify the clinical trials relevant to the effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on bone regeneration. ⋯ LIPUS can stimulate radiographic bone healing in fresh fractures. Although there is weak evidence that LIPUS also supports radiographic healing in delayed unions and nonunions, it was not possible to pool the data because of a paucity of sufficient studies with similar outcome measures.