PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS IN THE TREATMENT OF FRESH SCAPHOID FRACTURES. A MULTICENTER, PROSPECTIVE, DOUBLE BLIND, PLACEBO CONTROLLED, RANDOMIZED TRIAL

Abstract Background The scaphoid bone is the most commonly fractured of the carpal bones.In the Netherlands 90% of all carpal fractures is a fracture of the scaphoid bone.The scaphoid has an essential role in functionality of the wrist, acting as a pivot.Complications in healing can result in poor functional outcome.The scaphoid fracture is a troub

Objectives Self-management is a concept frequently used within healthcare but lacks consensus.It is the aim of this study to clarify the concept.Design Concept analysis according to Walker and Avant, comprises eight steps: select concept, determine pickudi purpose, identify uses, determine defining attributes, identify model case, identify addition