Jon's PhysioStim Bone Growth Therapy Story
After a serious accident left Jon with a crushed tibia and tibia plateau in four different locations, he faced a long and challenging recovery. When his bone wasn’t healing properly, his doctor recommended bone growth stimulation therapy as an alternative to additional surgery. The non-invasive treatment helped Jon return to his active lifestyle on the beaches of Florida.
“Wearing the device was a non-issue. It was comfortable, not bulky. I’d wear it sleeping or all during the day through activities – walking, physical therapy, biking.”
Jon Greer and his wife love living in Florida, enjoying an active lifestyle that includes regular walks and bike rides on the beach. During a trip to Nebraska to help their son move, Jon was helping unload heavy equipment when disaster struck. While unloading a lathe, the 1,300-pound piece of equipment slipped and crushed Jon’s leg.
“I caught a 1,300-pound lathe on my leg,” Jon recalls. “My son had a jack that he was able to lift the lathe up, but I knew it was bad.”
Jon was rushed to the hospital where doctors determined he had crushed his tibia and tibia plateau in four different locations. The doctors described his injuries as bones that had “splintered” rather than having clean breaks. After waiting for the swelling to subside, Jon underwent surgery and eventually returned to Florida to continue his recovery.
Back in Florida, Jon came under the care of Dr. Daniel Segina, who monitored his healing progress. Despite regular physical therapy and monthly check-ups, x-rays showed that Jon’s bone wasn’t healing as quickly as expected. Dr. Seguina presented Jon with two options: more aggressive surgery or bone growth stimulation therapy.
“When we discussed bone growth stimulation, we talked about the fact that it’s obviously non-invasive,” Dr. Seguina explained. “It’s relatively simple to use. It allows him to remain active and really have no downtime, no pain associated with it.”
Jon opted for the PhysioStim bone growth stimulator from Orthofix. A representative visited Jon’s home to fit the device to his leg and provided support during the initial stage of treatment.
“Wearing the device was a non-issue. It was comfortable, not bulky,” Jon said. “I’d wear it sleeping or all during the day through activities—walking, physical therapy, biking.”
About three months after starting treatment, Jon’s clinical condition began to improve significantly. His pain decreased, and his activity levels increased. At five months, x-rays showed visible signs of healing and callus formation.
“Over time, he came to a point where he said the stimulator has done its job, and that bone is healed,” Dr. Seguina noted.
For Jon’s wife, seeing her husband return to his active lifestyle has been a blessing. “It’s great to see his bone heal. It’s great to see him able to walk. It’s been great to do things together,” she said. “I love having my husband back.”
Jon is now back to enjoying the Florida lifestyle he loves, including biking on the beach with his fat tire bike.
The patient stories above are the experiences of these individuals. Not everyone who uses a bone growth therapy device will receive the same results. If you are interested in learning more, please consult your physician to understand the benefits and risks. Information related to indications, contraindications and precautions can be found at Orthofix.com.