Fig. 4From: Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound for treating delayed union scaphoid fractures: case seriesEarly diagnosed group. a Patient fell and injured his wrist; a fracture of the waist of the scaphoid was diagnosed and cast installed. Three months after cast immobilization, X-ray showed bone resorption and no signs of union of the fracture. LIPUS treatment initiated. b, c After 3 months of LIPUS treatment, CT scan demonstrates complete healing of the fractureBack to article page