Tendon repair

Abstract PURPOSE: To examine the effect of pulsing electromagnetic fields on the biomechanic strength of rat Achilles’ tendons at 3 weeks after transection and repair. METHODS: This noninvasive modality was tested in a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effect of a specific noninvasive radiofrequency pulsed electromagnetic field signal on tendon tensile strength …

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Abstract This study was designed as a pilot investigation of the effect of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) stimulation on early flexor tendon healing in a chicken model using a similar stimulus to that used clinically. The PEMF used caused a decrease in tensile strength and an increase in peritendinous adhesions. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10190607&dopt=Abstract J Hand Surg [Br] …

The effect of pulsed electromagnetic fields on flexor tendon healing in chickens Read More »

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of pulsed magnetic fields (PMF) and pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) on healing in experimental Achilles tendon inflammation in the rat. DESIGN: Prospective randomized trial. SETTING: University medical school. METHODS: Exposure of the Achilles tendon and injury by a weight of 98.24 g falling from a height of 35cm in …

Pulsed magnetic and electromagnetic fields in experimental achilles tendonitis in the rat: a prospective randomized study [Spanish] Read More »

Abstract PURPOSE: Chronic tendinopathy is a degenerative process causing pain and disability. Current treatments include biophysical therapies, such as pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF). The aim of this study was to compare, for the first time, the functional in vitro response of human tendon cells to different dosages of PEMF, varying in field intensity and duration …

In vitro functional response of human tendon cells to different dosages of low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic field Read More »