Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound to promote complete fracture healing
Melmak Ultrasound has no known side effects and is very gentle on patients. Patients at risk such as diabetics, the elderly, vascular patients, smokers, patients with osteoporosis etc. also benefit from this.
The therapy device is designed for self-treatment by the patient at home. The treatment is completely painless.
Melmak Ultrasound
applications and indications
Fresh (risk) fractures
For patients who want to avoid long downtimes and want to support complete healing after a fracture or bone surgery.1
Treatment period 45-60 days
Risk Patients
Diabetes, advanced age, nicotine, alcohol, etc.
Support for complete healing1
Treatment period 60-90 days
Delayed fracture healing
91 % healing rate1
Treatment period 60-90 days
Pseudarthrosis
85 % healing rate1
Treatment period 120 days - then free of charge until healing2
1 Siska P., Gruen G. S., Pape H. C., (2008), External adjuncts to enhance fracture healing: What is the role of ultrasound? Injury, Int. J. Care Injured (2008) 39, 1095—1105
2 free of charge up to the 365th day of treatment, after which no further healing occurred according to the available studies
Indications
Fresh fractures
Fresh fractures 2 4 to support complete healing
Delayed fracture healing
As a conservative treatment method for delayed fracture healing 1 5 6
Pseudarthroses
Pseudarthroses 1 3 5
1 Haller, P., Nunag, P., Papadopoulos, A., 2023. Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Treatment for Non-unions of Long Bone Fractures in a Scottish District General Hospital. Cureus 15, e34159. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.34159
2 Leung, K.-S., Lee, W.-S., Tsui, H.-F., Liu, P.P.-L., Cheung, W.-H., 2004. Complex tibial fracture outcomes following treatment with low-intensity pulsed ultrasound. Ultrasound Med. Biol. 30, 389–395. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2003.11.008
3 Nolte, P.A., van der Krans, A., Patka, P., Janssen, I.M., Ryaby, J.P., Albers, G.H., 2001. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in the treatment of nonunions. J. Trauma 51, 693–702; discussion 702-703. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005373-200110000-00012
4 Nolte P, Anderson R, Strauss E, Wang Z, Hu L, Xu Z, Steen RG., 2016. Heal rate of metatarsal fractures: A propensity-matching study of patients treated with low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) vs. surgical and other treatments. Injury. 2016 Nov;47(11):2584-2590. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2016.09.023. Epub 2016 Sep 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2016.09.023
6 Pretorius, J., Barry, M., Fadul, A., Murphy, C.G., 2022. Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy in Patients With Post-traumatic Delayed Union and Non-union. Cureus 14, e32267. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.32267
6 Teoh, K.H., Whitham, R., Wong, J.F., Hariharan, K., 2018. The use of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in treating delayed union of fifth metatarsal fractures. Foot Edinb. Scotl. 35, 52–55.
Frequently asked questions
The Melmak Ultrasound Therapy uses high-frequency pulsed ultrasound waves to promote the healing of bone fractures. The ultrasound waves stimulate the metabolism and promote blood circulation, thereby supporting healing. The treatment is painless and can be carried out at home.
Yes, the Melmak Ultrasound Therapy is safe and has no known side effects. It is a gentle treatment method that is also suitable for risk patients such as diabetics, the elderly and patients with osteoporosis.
The duration of treatment depends on the type of injury. The recommended treatment period for fresh fractures is 45-60 days, for risk patients 60-90 days and for delayed fracture healing 90-120 days.
The Melmak ultrasound therapy device is manufactured in Germany. The number of treatments is not limited, which is a great advantage for multiple fractures or multi-fragment fractures and splinter fractures.
After ordering at the Melmak centre, you will receive a detailed explanation and instruction on the therapy. Our experienced medical product consultants will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Any questions?
Contact us for more information.
Low cost risk due to
"money-back guarantee"
verified
Many years of experience
speed
Fast processing
all_inclusive
Unlimited treatments for multiple fractures
health_and_safety
Ideal for high-risk patients
Patient testimonials
