How It Works. The Spinal-Stim device works by generating a low-level magnetic signal at the fusion site to stimulate normal bone healing process which may be impaired or absent. Since it began being used, over 265,000 patients have safely worn the device.
How long do you wear Orthofix?
Orthofix will provide a supply of batteries adequate to cover the patient's treatment time. The device is intended to be worn for 4 hours per day for 3 months or until fusion occurs.23 Dec 2004
What exactly does a bone stimulator do?
The stimulator is a small device that can be implanted under the skin or outside of the skin. The device generates an electromagnetic field that helps attract the two oppositely charged ends of the bones to each other by promoting new bone growth and fusion, which leads to healing.28 May 2020
How long should you wear a bone stimulator?
Typically, the external bone growth stimulator will be worn for a period of 3 to 9 months following the surgery.
How many employees does Orthofix have?
Founded in Verona, Italy, and now headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, Orthofix has two strategic business units − Orthofix Spine and Orthofix Orthopedics − with more than 1,000 employees dedicated to developing, manufacturing and distributing our diverse product lines in more than 60 countries worldwide.
What does Orthofix do?
Orthofix Bone Growth Therapy devices create a low-level pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF), which helps activate the body's natural healing process. increasing both the population and maturity of the bone building cells. At the tissue level this leads to stronger, higher density bone.