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What is the Melmak LIPUS Device?
The Melmak device uses Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound (LIPUS) technology to support bone healing. LIPUS works by sending gentle ultrasound waves through the skin to the fracture site, where they stimulate the bone’s natural healing response.
Treatment takes just 20 minutes a day. Once you position the device and press start, it does the work. There is no pain, no needles, and no need for clinic visits.
The Melmak device has supported patients for over 20 years with no known side effects.
Rent or purchase: what is right for you?
We offer both options so you can choose based on your situation and what your insurance covers.
Renting the Melmak device
Renting works well for patients recovering from an acute fracture with a defined healing timeline. Rental is often covered by insurance, and our team can help you confirm your coverage before you get started.
Purchasing the Melmak device
Purchasing may suit you if you have a delayed or non-union fracture, a condition that affects bone healing, or if you prefer long-term access to the device. Some insurance plans reimburse purchase costs. Canada Life reimburses up to $5,400, while Sun Life and Empire Life cap at $3,000. Reimbursement limits are subject to change. Contact our team for current coverage details.
Dealing with a fracture that won’t heal?
About 10% of fractures do not heal as expected. When a fracture fails to heal within the normal timeframe, it is known as a delayed union. When it shows no signs of healing after several months, it is referred to as a non-union fracture.
Non-union fractures can happen for a number of reasons. Poor blood supply, infection, bone loss, and certain health conditions can all affect the body’s ability to repair itself.
How Melmak LIPUS may help
LIPUS therapy has been studied as a non-surgical option for supporting fracture healing where the body has struggled to repair on its own. Clinical research suggests LIPUS has supported healing in approximately 86% of non-union fractures studied.
If you have been told your fracture is not healing, or if you are past the expected recovery window, LIPUS may be worth discussing with your care team.
Who is LIPUS Therapy for?
Many factors that can delay or complicate the body’s natural healing process. Melmak can help those with additional risk factors such as:
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Device features
Over 20 years of proven results.
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Fractures the Melmak Device can treat:
Inline Medical Inc. provides small and large transducers,
depending on the bone you are treating.
Clinicals
Over 400,000 fractures are treated in Canada every year.
Approximately 40,000 of these fractures show a delay in healing time
or fail to heal permanently. Inline Medical Inc. can help.
What do the studies show?
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%.
| Study | Outcome Measures | Results | Results Technical Specifications of LIPUS Device |
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| 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 | Acceleration of fracture healing | Ultrasound treated bone as strong in torsion as intact fibulae, increased periosteal reaction |
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| 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 | Rate of healing of bone defect | LIPUS resulted in more new bone growth at wk 4 and 12 compared to control and increased VEGF expression |
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| Walsh et al, Effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on tendon-bone healing in an intra-articular sheep knee model. The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol 23, No 2 (February), 2007: pp 197-204 | Rate of healing at tendon/bone junction | LIPUS resulted in improved ability to withstand increased load at tendon/bone junction |
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| Siska et al, External adjuncts to enhance fracture healing: What is the role of ultrasound? Injury Journal. 2008 Oct.39 (10): pp 1095-1105 | Effect of LIPUS on rate of fracture healing | Safe, practical and effective treatment |
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| 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 | Time to fracture healing | LIPUS may significantly reduce the time to fracture healing for fractures treated non operatively |
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