The treatment of non-union by pulsed electromagnetic fields combined with a Denham external fixator

Simonis, R. B.; Good, C.J.; Cowell, T. K.

doi:10.1016/0020-1383(84)90010-x

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“…It has been argued that in some cases this PEMF-depleted situation may lead to delayed or non-union fractures [8,18,23,25]. This logic forms the basis for the concept that exogenously supplied PEMF can substitute for suppressed native electromagnetic fields, and augment the healing of immobilized bone fractures [26], or vertebrae fusion after lumbar arthrodesk [ 1,2].…”

Section: Pemf Reduces Bone Volume Lossmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bone mass is preserved in a critical‐sized osteotomy by low energy pulsed electromagnetic fields as quantitated by in vivo micro‐computed tomography

Ibiwoye

Powell

Grabiner

et al. 2004

Journal Orthopaedic Research

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The effectiveness of non-invasive pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) on stimulating bone formation in vivo to augment fracture healing is still controversial, largely because of technical ambiguities in data interpretation within several previous studies.To address this uncertainty, we implemented a rigorously controlled, blinded protocol using a bilateral, mid-diaphyseal fibular osteotomy model in aged rats that achieved a non-union status within 3 4 weeks post-surgery. Bilateral osteotomies allowed delivery of a PEMF treatment protocol on one hind limb, with the contralateral limb representing a within-animal sham-treatment. Bone volumes in both PEMF-treated and sham-treated fibulae were assessed simultaneously in vivo using highly sensitive, high-resolution micro-computed tomography (pCT) over the course of treatment. We found a significant reduction in the amount of time-dependent bone volume loss in PEMF-treated, distal fibular segments as compared to their contralateral sham-treated bones. Osteotomy gap size was significantly smaller in hind limbs exposed to PEMF over sham-treatment. Therefore, our data demonstrate measurable biological consequences of PEMF exposure on in vivo bone tissue.

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Section: Pemf Reduces Bone Volume Lossmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bone mass is preserved in a critical‐sized osteotomy by low energy pulsed electromagnetic fields as quantitated by in vivo micro‐computed tomography

Ibiwoye

Powell

Grabiner

et al. 2004

Journal Orthopaedic Research

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“…Success when treating bone defects, like delayed unions and non-unions, was obtained upon stimulation with PEMF (and CMF) of 15, 23, or 80 Hz pulses, 0.01-2 mT, applied for 8-24 h day À1 , since radiological analyses revealed faster healing rates and unions were achieved in an average of 91% of cases. [141,144,[148][149][150][151][152][153][154][155][156][157][158][159] Most of these bone defect studies used commercial devices like the Biomet EBI Bone Healing System, the EBI Bone Healing System Model 420, the Orthopulse I or II, and the OrthoLogic 1000 device. Overall, our analysis of IC stimulation efficacy in treating bone defects, which includes studies from 1982 to 2023, agrees with previous revision studies.…”

Section: Managing Bone Defects In Humans With Ic Stimulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Gathering Evidence to Leverage Musculoskeletal Magnetic Stimulation Towards Clinical Applicability

Figueiredo,

de Sousa,

Soares dos Santos

et al. 2024

Small Science

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Musculoskeletal disorders are among the main causes of disease‐associated disability. Moreover, the incidence and prevalence of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, as well as the risk of bone fractures and the need for joint replacements, are expected to increase with longer life expectancy. New approaches based on electromagnetic stimulation have been developed, aiming to shorten bone healing time, attenuate osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and increase implants' osseointegration. Inductive coupling (IC), a non‐invasive methodology to deliver magnetic stimuli, has reached clinical trials and some clinical practices but is not yet considered a standard procedure. Indeed, its feasibility in clinical use is still under discussion, and optimal stimulation parameters are fairly undefined. This comprehensive review describes the research trends and applicability of IC‐based therapeutics for musculoskeletal disorders, and starts identifying top‐performing magnetic stimulation parameters. Insights into the magnetic stimuli setups that promote osteogenesis are provided, based on pre‐clinical and clinical evidence from 117 in vivo studies in animal models and human patients. Potential cellular and molecular biomechanisms mediating IC‐induced effects on osteoblasts and osteoclasts are also explored. The transversal knowledge herein delivered will hopefully support innovative designs and medical devices that will implement IC stimulation as a clinical standard and effective therapeutic for musculoskeletal disorders.

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“…Az időben elkezdett mágnesterápia jelentősen csökkentette a friss törések gyógyulási idejét és a vele járó fájdalmat. [44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63] Bronchitis / Hörghurut 15 alkalmas, napi 15-20 perces kezelésből álló terápia segített a gyógyulásban a krónikus bronchitisben a placebo kontrollált tanulmány eredményei alapján. [64]…”

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A magnetoterápia alkalmazásának lehetőségei a Magyar Honvédség hivatásos állománya életminőség-javításában

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The treatment of non-union by pulsed electromagnetic fields combined with a Denham external fixator

Cited by 10 publications

References 3 publications

Bone mass is preserved in a critical‐sized osteotomy by low energy pulsed electromagnetic fields as quantitated by in vivo micro‐computed tomography

Bone mass is preserved in a critical‐sized osteotomy by low energy pulsed electromagnetic fields as quantitated by in vivo micro‐computed tomography

Gathering Evidence to Leverage Musculoskeletal Magnetic Stimulation Towards Clinical Applicability

A magnetoterápia alkalmazásának lehetőségei a Magyar Honvédség hivatásos állománya életminőség-javításában

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