Symptomatic Early Osteoarthritis of the Knee Treated With Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields
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Symptomatic Early Osteoarthritis of the Knee Treated With Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields
OBJECTIVE In vitro and in vivo studies have proven a pro-anabolic and anti-catabolic activity within cartilage with the use of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs). This has piqued interest of sports physicians for its use in the treatment of early osteoarthritis (OA). The aim was to determine if the use of PEMFs in patients with early OA of the knee would lead to an improved clinical outcome....
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عنوان ژورنال: CARTILAGE
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1947-6035,1947-6043
DOI: 10.1177/1947603513515904