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Bone Stimulator

Posted by Steven @soarus57, Mar 17 8:53am

Three months ago, I broke my fibula close to the ankle. The break is now considered a "non union " and I am soon to receive a PEMF bone stimulator. I’m 68 and would much rather not have surgery so I am hoping the device works. Stimulators have a high success rate, at least on paper. Has anyone used a stimulator? If so, any comments or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

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closer0043 | @closer0043 | Mar 17 9:41pm

I had to sleep with one on my tibia for a stress fracture about 20 years ago. It solved my problem, but I can’t remember how long it took.

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debk03 | @debk03 | Mar 18 9:03am

I broke my wrist in June of 2025. In December it was diagnosed as non-union. I went back to wearing my brace and started use a bone stimulator for 3 hours a day. In March, 2026 a CT scan said it was healed.

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maryelle | @maryelle | Mar 19 7:36am
In reply to @debk03 "I broke my wrist in June of 2025. In December it was diagnosed as non-union. I..." + (show)
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I broke my wrist in June of 2025. In December it was diagnosed as non-union. I went back to wearing my brace and started use a bone stimulator for 3 hours a day. In March, 2026 a CT scan said it was healed.

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I was prescribed a bone stimulator for a displaced acromion bone in February. I've been using it for 20 minutes every day. I hope it works as well as yours has for you!

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