Bone Fractures (FX)
Treatment of Bone Fractures with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Bone fractures, especially severe or complex ones, can lead to prolonged recovery times and complications such as delayed healing or non-union. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is emerging as a powerful adjunctive treatment that can enhance the healing process, reduce recovery time, and promote better outcomes for patients with bone fractures.
HBOT delivers pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, significantly increasing oxygen supply to the injured area. This heightened oxygen availability boosts the body’s natural healing processes by promoting angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels), enhancing collagen production, and accelerating the repair of bone and soft tissues. For fractures that are slow to heal, or in cases of osteomyelitis (bone infections), HBOT can help fight infection and restore proper blood flow, leading to a quicker and more complete recovery.
At Hyperbaric Health Services, our expert team offers personalized HBOT treatments in a clinical environment to support bone healing. Whether dealing with non-healing fractures, osteomyelitis, or post-surgical recovery, HBOT could be the key to faster and more effective bone repair, helping you get back to your daily activities sooner.
Supporting Evidence
1. Effects of HBOT on Open Tibial Fractures in Rabbits After Transient Seawater Immersion
Overview: This study examines the effects of HBOT on open tibial fractures in rabbits, highlighting improvements in fracture healing, especially when combined with seawater immersion trauma.
Link: UHMS - Effects of HBOT on Open Tibial Fractures in Rabbits
2. Cochrane Review: HBOT for Promoting Fracture Healing and Treating Non-Union
Overview: A Cochrane systematic review found no conclusive evidence from randomized controlled trials to confirm the effectiveness of HBOT in fracture healing or treating non-union, though ongoing studies may provide future insights.
Link: PMC - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Fracture Healing
3. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Bone Fractures
Overview: This article discusses the use of HBOT in treating bone fractures, explaining how increased oxygen delivery to injured bones can speed healing, reduce inflammation, and improve overall recovery outcomes.
Link: Hyperbaric Oxygen Institute - HBOT for Bone Fractures
4. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Bones
Overview: This source from St. Joseph's/Candler Healthcare outlines how HBOT helps with bone fractures by enhancing oxygen delivery, promoting bone regeneration, and accelerating the healing process, particularly for non-union fractures.
Link: St. Joseph's/Candler - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Bones
5. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Bones
Overview: This source from St. Joseph's/Candler Healthcare outlines how HBOT helps with bone fractures by enhancing oxygen delivery, promoting bone regeneration, and accelerating the healing process, particularly for non-union fractures.
Link: St. Joseph's/Candler - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Bones
6. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Enhancing Surgical Recovery in Radiation Patients
Overview: This study explores the use of HBOT for surgical recovery in patients with a history of radiation therapy. It demonstrates how HBOT helps to counteract radiation-induced tissue damage, accelerating recovery and improving surgical outcomes.
Link: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Enhancing Surgical Recovery in Radiation Patients