FASTER FRACTURE HEALING WITH MELMAK LIPUS DEVICE
Advance the healing of your fracture in only 20 minutes per day!
The Melmak LIPUS device is a convenient 20 minute, once per day treatment shown to accelerate the healing:
Once positioned over the fracture site, operating the Melmak device takes a simple press of a button.
The Melmak LIPUS device has provided proven results for over 20 years, with no known side effects.
The Melmak device utilizes LIPUS techonolgy. LIPUS is an acronym for ‘Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound.’
Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound (LIPUS) is a non-invasive ultrasound techonolgy that is administered directly against the skin, sending a painless mechanical force through the tissue to stimulate the bone to heal.
This process activates cell- reproduction and protein expression and enhances cellular behaviour at the fracture site.
The Melmak device has over 20 years of proven results with no known side effects. Melmak is designed to accelerate bone formulation and entered in the TGA (ARTG 297398) as a Class IIA Medical device.
Studies using commercially available LIPUS devices have shown that, on average, fresh fractures will heal 38% faster than fractures that have not been treated with ultrasound.
This is dependent on the type and location of the fracture. LIPUS has proven to heal non-union fractures by 86%.
Acceleration of fracture healing
Pilla et al, Non-invasive low-intensity pulsed ultrasound accelerates bone healing in the rabbit. The Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Vol 4, No 3, 1990: pp 246-253
Results: Ultrasound treated bone as strong in torsion as intact fibulae, increased periosteal reaction
Results Technical Specifications of LIPUS Device: f = 1.5 MHz | tp = 200 μs | REF = 1 KHz | le = 30 mW/cm²
Rate of healing of bone defect
Walsh et al, Effect of Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound on Healing of an Ulna Defect Filled with a Bone Graft Substitute. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, 86B, 2008: pp 74–81
Results: LIPUS resulted in more new bone growth at wk 4 and 12 compared to control and increased VEGF expression
Results Technical Specifications of LIPUS Device: f = 1.5 ± 5% MHz | tp = 200 ± 10% μs | REF = 1 ± 10% KHz | le = 30 ± 30% mW/cm²
Rate of healing at tendon/bone junction
Pilla et al, Non-invasive low-intensity pulsed ultrasound accelerates bone healing in the rabbit. The Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Vol 4, No 3, 1990: pp 246-253
Results: LIPUS resulted in improved ability to withstand increased load at tendon/bone junction
Results Technical Specifications of LIPUS Device: f = 1.5 MHz | tp = 200 μs | REF = 1 KHz | le = 30 mW/cm²
Effect of LIPUS on rate of fracture healing
Siska et al, External adjuncts to enhance fracture healing: What is the role of ultrasound? Injury Journal. 2008 Oct.39 (10): pp 1095-1105
Results: Safe, practical and effective treatment
Results Technical Specifications of LIPUS Device: f = 1.5 MHz | tp = 200 μs | REF = 1 KHz | le = 30 mW/cm²
Time to fracture healing
Busse et al, The effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy on time to fracture healing: a meta-analysis. CMAJ. 2002 Feb 19;166(4): pp 437- 441
Results: LIPUS may significantly reduce the time to fracture healing for fractures treated non operatively
Results Technical Specifications of LIPUS Device: f = 1.5 ± 5% MHz | tp = 200 ± 10% μs | REF = 1 ± 10% KHz | le = 30 ± 30% mW/cm²
Of the estimated 156,000 fractures resulting from poor bone health within a year in Australia ,approximately 5-10% demonstrate delayed healing or non-union, a figure that is set to increase as the survival rate for people with serious injuries improves. These delayed or non-healing fractures put a strain on both people, their families and the health care system, often leading to long-term complications that have a high monetary, psychological and physiological cost.
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INDICATION FOR USE
Specifically designed for self-treatment, LIPUS devices can be used in the comfort of your own home or office with no supervision from a medical professional.
Only 20 minutes per day is proven to advance the healing of fresh, delayed, and non-union fractures.
Fractures the Melmak device can treat:
Melmak can help those with additional risk factors such as:
*The Melmak Device can only be prescribed by a Physician or other health professional.
Melmak devices are available to patients directly or through a healthcare provider.
Over 20 years of proven results. Regain your quality of life with risk-free relief.
Yes, the Melmak bone growth stimulator is a non-invasive treatment that does not hurt or cause any harm to the body. Most patients do not feel any sensation on the skin, while a few might experience a slight tingly feeling.
The device is not advised for individuals who have pacemakers. If you have a pacemaker, please consult with your doctor or cardiologist first. This device should only be used as prescribed by your health professional.
Please see the question above. Your answer will depend on the location of the fracture. Please consult with your doctor or cardiologist.
Most private insurance companies cover the cost of a bone growth stimulator. As part of our service offering, we handle insurance claims from checking on your coverage, submitting estimates, and direct billing when applicable. We also handle claims with third-party insurance companies.
Clinical studies have proven that one single 20-minute treatment per day is effective in healing the fracture site. Multiple treatments have shown no additional benefits.
You can still use the bone growth stimulator if you have a cast over the fracture site. A window can be cut out of the cast enabling the device to be placed on the fracture site.
You should start treatment immediately to improve healing time, but there is no specific period of when you should or shouldn’t start treatment. If the fracture is a non-union, the bone growth stimulator can still increase the healing time.
No, the device must be in contact with the skin that surrounds the fracture site.
Approximately 10% of all fractures will develop into a delayed or non-union fracture. When a broken bone fails to heal its call a “non-union.” Typically a fracture will be considered non-union or delayed at the 6-8 week mark from the initial fracture date or if the physician is not satisfied with the amount of healing that’s occurred over a period of time.
Due to the extremely low frequency, most patients feel nothing at all.
There are no known contraindications for the Melmak bone growth stimulator. Worthy of note is that both safety and effectiveness have not been studied in individuals whose bones are still growing, pregnant and/or nursing women, people with pacemakers, patients with cancer or patients with poor blood circulation or clotting issues. There have been several cases (very few) where individuals are sensitive to the gel. Alternatives can be found for these individuals. It is recommended that you consult your doctor at all times.
Every Melmak device is tested and inspected to meet standards. You can rest assured that if the device is adequately charged and begins to countdown from 20:00 min to 0:00 that it is working correctly. If you have any questions or concerns, one of our CSR would be happy to assist you.
The Melmak device is indicated for the treatment of fresh bone-fractures and established non-unions. Treatment list includes:
This list excludes the treatment of the skull and the vertebral column.
Many different risk factors can affect bone healing. Some of the most common are:
Melmak is safe to use with all metal fixation. Test results using significantly higher intensity ultrasound than delivered by Melmack therapy have shown no significant temperature increases and no damage or retardation of healing. The Melmak bone healing system does not affect the stability of the screws.
There are no known contraindications for the use of the Melmak device. Some patients may be sensitive to the ultrasound gel, for those who do, alternatives can be obtained.
The Melmak device uses a very low intensity in a pulsed cycle, making it inherently safe as it is non-thermal and non-cavitating. The device has similar intensity to fetal sonography and is much lower intensity than physical therapy ultrasound.
Refer to the Melmak Instruction Guides for detailed guidance.
Apply ultrasound gel on Melmak Transducer.
Physician will need to mark fracture site requiring treatment.
Place the Melmak Transducer into the holder and close cap.
Place strap with Transducer holder over fracture site and secure in place.
Turn On Melmak device to start treatment.