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Bone Growth Stimulator
A wearable device that helps a slow-healing fracture or spinal fusion knit together.
Quick answer
Global Dynamic Group, a veteran-built medical equipment company, offers the Bone Growth Stimulator to TRICARE families across the western United States. TRICARE covers a noninvasive bone growth stimulator, rented as medical equipment, for a long bone fracture that hasn't healed (a nonunion) or to help a spinal fusion succeed. Call intake at 910-527-7081 and a person confirms coverage and availability with you before anything is ordered.
A bone growth stimulator sits over the fracture or fusion site and sends a gentle electrical or ultrasound signal into the bone for a set time each day. It is worn over the skin or a cast, it doesn't hurt, and the small control unit keeps track of each treatment.
Helps with
- A fracture that has stopped healing
- Healing after a spinal fusion
- Treatment at home on a daily schedule
Good to know
- Your doctor sets the daily treatment time
- It's usually rented, not bought
- It can be worn over a cast or brace
Coverage
TRICARE covers a noninvasive bone growth stimulator, rented as medical equipment, for a long bone fracture that hasn't healed (a nonunion) or to help a spinal fusion succeed. An ultrasound stimulator may be covered to help some fresh fractures heal. A doctor's order is needed, and intake confirms the details with you.
This kind of equipment typically needs a prescription for coverage.