
No significant benefit of PEMF on outcomes after debridement/microfracture for talar OCDs

No significant benefit of PEMF on outcomes after debridement/microfracture for talar OCDs
Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on Return to Sports After Arthroscopic Debridement and Microfracture of Osteochondral Talar Defects: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Trial
Am J Sports Med. 2016 May;44(5):1292-300Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
68 patients scheduled for arthroscopic debridement and microfracture for osteochondral defects (OCD) of the talus were randomized to postoperative rehabilitation with or without the use of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that the use of PEMF therapy postoperatively in these patients would increase the rate of return to sport and als...
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