- Is Physio-Stim safe?
- What will Physio-Stim treatment feel like? How will it affect my daily activities?
- Can the Physio-Stim be worn with a TENS unit or cardiac pacemaker?
- Can I wear Physio-Stim if I am pregnant?
- What is my daily treatment time?
- Is it necessary to wear the Physio-Stim® at the same time each day?
- Who do I call if I have a question?
- How often will I need to charge the battery?
- Will my insurance company pay for the device?
- Does Orthofix preauthorize the device with my insurance company?
- What happens if my insurance company denies the claim?
- What is the Physio-Stim Bone Growth Stimulator and how will it help me?
- How does Physio-Stim® work?
Is Physio-Stim safe?
Yes. Physio-Stim produces a signal at the fracture like the one your body would generate to induce normal bone healing. The PEMF emitted by Physio-Stim was specially designed with safety in mind, and is similar in strength to the natural magnetic field of the earth.
What will Physio-Stim treatment feel like? How will it affect my daily activities?
You won't feel the PEMF therapy, and the Physio-Stim unit is lightweight and adjustable for a comfortable fit. It is battery-powered, which allows the unit to be portable. You can sit, stand, sleep, walk, recline, and drive while using Physio-Stim. With your Surgeon's approval, you can resume a normal activity level.
Can the Physio-Stim be worn with a TENS unit or cardiac pacemaker?
Physio-Stim can be worn with a TENS unit, however, the device may interfere with demand type pacemakers. If you wear a pacemaker, you should consult your doctor before using Physio-Stim.
Can I wear Physio-Stim if I am pregnant?
The effect of PEMF treatment has not been studied during pregnancy or nursing. Therefore, you should consult your doctor before using Physio-Stim.
What is my daily treatment time?
Physio-Stim treatment is based on a daily therapy schedule. Your doctor will prescribe the device for a certain number of hours each day, based on your needs. The minimum daily treatment time is three hours per day.
Is it necessary to wear the Physio-Stim® at the same time each day?
No. You have the flexibility to receive your treatment at any time during the day. The device has a built in 24 hour clock which allows for treatment each day between the hours of 12 a.m. through 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time. Additionally, you may choose to break your total daily prescribed treatment into a number of shorter sessions lasting at least one hour each, in accordance with your doctor’s instructions.
Who do I call if I have a question?
Customers within the U.S. may call the Orthofix Customer Service line at (800) 535-4492. Outside the U.S., please contact your local distributor.
How often will I need to charge the battery?
It is strongly recommended that the device be recharged after completing daily treatment. The Physio-Stim will not deliver treatment while charging.
Will my insurance company pay for the device?
Insurance policies are different depending on the plan you have chosen. The bone growth stimulator is accepted and approved by the majority of health plans and workers compensation plans. Guidelines for established payment for Medicare and Medicaid coverage.
Does Orthofix preauthorize the device with my insurance company?
Yes, Orthofix will preauthorize the order from your surgeon with your health plan.
What happens if my insurance company denies the claim?
In the event the insurance carrier determines to not provide coverage, the claim will be forwarded to our appeals processing department on your behalf. In contingency of the claim outcome, Orthofix Inc. will contact you to arrange payment options.
What is the Physio-Stim Bone Growth Stimulator and how will it help me?
The Physio-Stim Bone Growth Stimulator is a safe, nonsurgical treatment which your surgeon has prescribed to aid the healing of your fracture. The stimulator uses a very low-strength Pulsed ElectroMagnetic field (PEMF) to activate the body’s natural healing process.
Electrical currents have been used to heal broken bones since the mid-1800’s. However, it wasn’t until the 1950s that scientists made an important discovery. When human bone is bent or broken, it generates an electrical field. This low level electrical field activates the body’s internal repair mechanism, which in turn stimulates bone healing.In some patients, this healing process is impaired or absent. The fracture fragments may not mend properly, and a nonunion results. The bone growth stimulation provided by Physio-Stim has proven very successful in treating fracture nonunions. In clinical studies, Physio-Stim helped eight out of every 10 patients to heal.
How does Physio-Stim® work?
Using electricity, Physio-Stim generates a low level magnetic signal to the fracture site. This signal stimulates your own normal bone healing process, which may be impaired or absent. The unit may be worn over a cast, external fixator, orthopedic brace, or clothing without lessening its effectiveness.
