Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound stimulations promoting spinal fusion: recent progress
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Department of Orthopedics,Changhai Hospital,Second Military Medical University,Department of Orthopedics,Changhai Hospital,Second Military Medical University,Department of Orthopedics,Changhai Hospital,Second Military Medical University,Department of Orthopedics,Changhai Hospital,Second Military Medical University

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    Spinal fusion is the common procedure to restore the stability of spine. However, fusion failure and pseudoarthrosis are frequent. Previous studies have found that low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) can accelerate spinal fusion and reduce fusion failure, with endochondral ossification being the main pathological process. Further investigations have revealed that LIPUS can directly promote the migration, proliferation, osteogenesis, and chondrogenesis of mesenchymal cells. Moreover, LIPUS is indicated to accelerate angiogenesis and innervation coupling, finally promoting spinal fusion.

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  • Received:February 17,2015
  • Revised:May 01,2015
  • Adopted:July 22,2015
  • Online: August 21,2015
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