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Caruso, G.; Massari, L.; Lentini, S.; Setti, S.; Gambuti, E.; Saracco, A. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation in Bone Healing and Joint Preservation: A Narrative Review of the Literature. Appl. Sci.2024, 14, 1789.
Caruso, G.; Massari, L.; Lentini, S.; Setti, S.; Gambuti, E.; Saracco, A. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation in Bone Healing and Joint Preservation: A Narrative Review of the Literature. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 1789.
Caruso, G.; Massari, L.; Lentini, S.; Setti, S.; Gambuti, E.; Saracco, A. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation in Bone Healing and Joint Preservation: A Narrative Review of the Literature. Appl. Sci.2024, 14, 1789.
Caruso, G.; Massari, L.; Lentini, S.; Setti, S.; Gambuti, E.; Saracco, A. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation in Bone Healing and Joint Preservation: A Narrative Review of the Literature. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 1789.
Abstract
Background: biophysical stimulation therapy, and in particular Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMFs) and capacitively coupled electric fields (CCEFs) has significantly increased in the last twenty years. For this, it is necessary to have clear information regarding the efficacy, the therapeutic indication and the expected objectives. Methods: we conducted a narrative review taking into consideration different types of studies with different areas of application. 17 studies present in literature and published in the last 15 years were considered to obtain a clear and broad opinion on this topic. Results: There is unanimous opinion regarding the usefulness of applying biophysical therapy on the bone compartment both in terms of the tissue healing process and the symptoms associated with this situation. Differently, but no less importantly, in the joint compartment positive opinions were observed mainly on the inflammatory and catabolic process, however, we did not report evidence regarding cartilaginous tissue regeneration. Conclusion: the effectiveness of PEMFs and CCEFs on the bone healing process in the Orthopedic and Traumatology fields is consolidated evidence in the literature. We have also found positive results on symptoms and patient compliance with rehabilitation therapies. Therefore, notable application can be envisaged in the fields of Prosthetic Surgery and Sports Medicine.
Keywords
Pulsed electromagnetic fields; PEMFs; capacitively coupled electric fields; CCEFs; Bone healing; Joint preservation; Traumatology; Sport Medicine; Hip and Knee replacement
Subject
Medicine and Pharmacology, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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