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Direct current stimulation for spine fusion in a nicotine exposure model

John C France1, Timothy L Norman, Matthew M Buchanan

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Research Center, West Virginia University, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26506-9196, USA.

Summary

Nicotine improved spinal fusion rates in rabbits, with direct current (DC) electrical stimulation further enhancing bone healing. This study investigated the effects of nicotine and DC stimulation on spinal fusion in a rabbit model.

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