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Biophysical stimulation offers improved outcomes for talar osteochondral lesions

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January 2015

Biophysical stimulation offers improved outcomes for talar osteochondral lesions

Vol: 4| Issue: 1| Number:13| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2

Bone Marrow-derived Cells and Biophysical Stimulation for Talar Osteochondral Lesions: A Randomized Controlled Study

Foot Ankle Int. 2014 Oct;35(10):981-7.

Contributing Authors:
M Cadossi RE Buda L Ramponi A Sambri S Natali S Giannini

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30 patients with grade III and IV osteochondral lesions of the talus suitable for arthroscopic bone marrow-derived cells transplantation were randomly allocated to pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) or control. The aim of this trial was to compare clinical outcomes between groups using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, VAS pain score, SF-36, and EuroQoL between group...

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