(word processor parameters LM=8, RM=75, TM=2, BM=2) Taken from KeelyNet BBS (214) 324-3501 Sponsored by Vangard Sciences PO BOX 1031 Mesquite, TX 75150 May 2, 1991 HEAL2.ASC -------------------------------------------------------------------- From the April 23, 1991 GLOBE tabloid. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Sound Machine Heals Broken Bones Broken bones heal with lightning speed thanks to a revolutionary new device that bombards the body with low-intensity sound waves. Arm and leg casts can be taken off up to a month earlier than usual by patients who use the amazing ultrasound module for 20 minutes a day at home. "X-rays definitely show a significant acceleration of fracture healing when ultrasound is used," says Dr. Thomas Kristiansen, an associate professor of orthopedics at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington. The module is attached by a cord to a lunchbox-size transformer that plugs into a wall socket. The round, 1 & 1/2 inch diameter head is inserted into an opening in the cast and placed against the skin above the fracture. The experimental treatment is still under study by the Food and Drug Adminstration. If it's ultimately approved, the 1.7 million Americans who suffer arm and leg fractures every year could benefit in other ways, too, researchers say. "It would do a lot more than just rid them of cumbersome casts sooner," says Dr. James Heckman, chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. "Their medical expenses would also be less, and they could return to work sooner." -------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have comments or other information relating to such topics as this paper covers, please upload to KeelyNet or send to the Vangard Sciences address as listed on the first page. Thank you for your consideration, interest and support. Jerry W. Decker.........Ron Barker...........Chuck Henderson Vangard Sciences/KeelyNet -------------------------------------------------------------------- If we can be of service, you may contact Jerry at (214) 324-8741 or Ron at (214) 242-9346 --------------------------------------------------------------------