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Improvement in Healing Rate and Time with Pulse Electromagnetic Field Therapy for Fractures
August 2020
Improvement in Healing Rate and Time with Pulse Electromagnetic Field Therapy for Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effectiveness of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on Bone Healing: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Bioelectromagnetics. 2020 Jul;41(5):323-337Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Twenty-two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with a total of 1,557 patients were included in this meta-analysis comparing pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy to a control (sham or no treatment) for promotion of fracture healing. Outcome of interest included pooled healing incidence, time to healing, pain, bone mineral density (BMD), and functional outcomes. Sub-group analyses were conduc...
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