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Pulsed electromagnetic fields for clinical applications / edited by Marko S. Markov, James Ryaby, Eric Waldorff.

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"This book presents the historical development, the state of art and the future of the application of PEMF for treatment of various medical problems, including initiating various healing processes from delayed fractures and pain relief, to multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. In pe...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Taylor & Francis)
Other Authors: Markov, Marko (Editor), Ryaby, James (Editor), Waldorff, Eric I. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, [2020]
Subjects:
Electromagnetic pulse > Physiological aspects.
Electromagnetic pulse > Therapeutic use.
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Table of Contents
  • Editors
  • List of Contributors
  • Chapter 1 Electric and Electromagnetic Stimulation: Electroporation
  • The Beginning
  • Necessary Steps
  • Physical Dosimetry and Biophysical Dosimetry
  • Specific Absorption Rate
  • Thermal versus Nonthermal Biological Effects
  • The Hazards of High-Frequency Communication
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields: From Signaling to Healing
  • Introduction
  • PEMF as a First Messenger
  • PEMF Signal Configuration
  • ECM Model Verification
  • NO Signaling.
  • PEMF Modulates NO Signaling
  • PEMF is Anti-Inflammatory
  • Clinical Test of ECM Model
  • PEMF Can Modulate Angiogenesis
  • PEMF, NO Signaling, and PDE
  • Discussion and Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Biophysical Stimulation of Bone Growth in Fractures
  • Introduction
  • Preclinical Research
  • In Vitro Studies
  • In Vivo Studies
  • Clinical Experience and Indication for Use
  • Technologies
  • Inductive Systems: PEMF
  • Capacitive Systems: CCEF
  • Mechanical Stimulation: LIPU
  • Clinical Experiences with Biophysical Stimulation.
  • Stimulation of Reparative Osteogenesis in Congenital Pseudoarthrosis
  • Stimulation of Reparative Osteogenesis in Nonunion
  • Stimulation of Reparative Osteogenesis in Recent Fractures
  • Osteotomies
  • Hip Prostheses
  • Vertebral Fractures
  • Meta-Analysis
  • When to Use Biophysical Stimulation
  • Choice of the Biophysical Technique
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 4 Biophysical Stimulation of Articular Cartilage for Chondroprotection and Chondroregeneration
  • Biophysical Stimulation of Cartilage Repair
  • Mechanisms of Action
  • Signaling Pathways Activated by PEMF Stimulation.
  • Anabolic Effect of PEMFs on Chondrocytes and Cartilage
  • Anti-Inflammatory Effect of PEMFs on Chondrocytes and Cartilage
  • In Vivo Chondroprotective Effect of PEMFs
  • Clinical Studies
  • PEMFs in Conservative Treatments
  • PEMFs in Chondroregenerative Treatments
  • PEMFs in Postsurgical Treatments
  • BS for Cartilage Regeneration: Future Perspectives
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 5 Electromagnetic Field Effects on Soft Tissues
  • Muscles and Tendons
  • Introduction
  • Preclinical Investigations (In Vitro): Tenogenic and Myogenic In-Vitro Experiments
  • Myocyte In-Vitro Experiments.
  • Tenocyte In-Vitro Experiments
  • Preclinical Investigation (In Vivo): Muscle and Tendon Animal Models
  • Muscle Animal Models
  • Tendon Animal Models
  • Clinical Applications: Muscle and Tendon Clinical Studies
  • Muscle Clinical Applications
  • Tendon Clinical Applications
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 6 Clinical Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMFs)
  • The Need
  • The Challenges
  • The Clinician
  • Clinical Use versus Consumer Use
  • The Regulatory Environment for PEMFs
  • Clinical Decision-Making about PEMF Use
  • Clinical PEMF Dosimetry.

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