Could a magnetic device help ankle bones fuse faster?

NCT ID NCT07282067

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study reviews past records of 200 people who had ankle fusion surgery to see if using a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) device helped their bones heal. Participants used the device for 3 hours daily for up to 6 months. The main goal is to check if the bone fused properly on X-rays after 6 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) stimulation device

What this could lead to

If it works, this could mean a non-invasive way to help ankle bones heal faster and more reliably after fusion surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a retrospective study, meaning it looks back at past data, not a controlled experiment. Results may be less reliable, and the device may not improve healing for everyone.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arizona Foot Health

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85028, United States

  • Byron COllier DPM, Inc

    Pismo Beach, California, 93449, United States

  • East Village Foot and Ankle

    Des Moines, Iowa, 50309, United States

  • Lone Star Orthopaedic and Spine Specialists

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States

  • OrthoArizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258, United States

  • OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States

  • Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251, United States

  • Precision Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

    Laurel, Maryland, 20707, United States