89 %
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
Success rate as high as 89.7% in treating nonunion fractures 2
OL1000 ™ was designed to help treat tough fractures 1
The risk of nonunion following a fracture is estimated to be up to 12% depending on the anatomical location of the fracture and patient- specific risk factors. 5 At DJO ® , we love solving the difficult problems. It took time and commitment to offer doctors and patients dealing with a tough break another option than additional surgeries or living with the pain. High risk patients can have conditions that can inhibit proper bone unionization, causing nonunions. OL1000 ™ is a bone growth stimulator that is specifically designed to help heal nonunion fractures. 1
Factors that increase risks of nonunion 4 The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons notes the following factors that increase the risk of nonunion: • Nicotine/Tobacco use • Older age • Severe anemia • Diabetes • Low Vitamin D levels • Hypothyroidism • Poor nutrition • Certain medications • Infection • A complicated break that is open or compound
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Documented tibial nonunion fracture rate 3
Rate of open nonunion fractures with extensive soft tissue damage 5
Observed rates of femoral shaft nonunion with the use of IM nailing 3
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