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Use of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis
February 2019
Use of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Efficacy and safety of the pulsed electromagnetic field in osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis.
BMJ Open. 2018 Dec 14;8(12):e022879.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
12 studies were included in this meta-analysis, comparing pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy to sham therapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). The outcomes of interest in included pain, function, and adverse events. The pooled results found significantly improved pain and function among PEMF groups compared to sham groups. More specifically, the improvement in pain and function wa...
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