CLINICAL STUDIES
to fight ARTHROSIS and JOINT PAIN, BONE EDEMA, INFLAMMATION, OSTEOPOROSIS and BONE FRACTURES.
The pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) generated by the MAGNUM devices are low-frequency electromagnetic waves (1-200 Hz). This type of wave is particularly indicated to interact with the structures of deep tissues without inducing significant thermal effects. Over the years, especially thanks to Bassett’s and Backer’s studies, it has been shown that bones, cartilage, tendons and ligaments can modify their micro-structure when exposed to electromagnetic fields (piezoelectric effect).
Bone tissue injuries and pathologies
FRACTURES – BONE EDEMA – SUDECK DISEASE
THE STUDY
Effect of Stimulation by low frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields in subjects with fracture of the femoral neck. E. Betti et al. 1999.
GOAL
Evaluating the effectiveness of PEMFs on subjects with a femoral neck fracture who underwent surgery within 3 days after the injury.
PROTOCOL
8-hour stimulation every day for 90 days (75 Hz – 30 Gauss).
RESULTS
The subjects with ACTIVE PEMFs felt less pain during the full post-surgery and rehabilitation period.
Applying PEMFs after femur fracture proved effective for a full consolidation of the bone. The PLACEBO PEMF group experienced more complications.
The pain felt by patients was definitely lighter in the subjects who underwent the ACTIVE PEMF protocol.
In our MAGNUM Line devices you can find preset programs to treat various bone pathologies: fractures, consolidation delays, osteonecrosis, edema and osteoporosis.
Articular degeneration
OSTEOARTHROSIS – CHRONIC ARTICULAR PAIN
THE STUDY
The effect of pulsed electromagnetic fields in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee and cervical spine. Report of randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trials. Trock et al. 1994.
GOAL
Verifying the effects of PEMFs on knee and cervical spine osteoarthrosis, on subjects evaluated in terms of pain, daily activities, pain during movement and joint stiffness.
PROTOCOL
18 treatments of 30 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week (12 Hz – 25 Gauss).
RESULTS
CONCLUSIONS
Magnetotherapy proves to be effective in the treatment of osteoarthrosis, with clear improvements in the daily activities and a substantial reduction of joint stiffness and pain.
Our MAGNUM devices include preset programs to treat osteoarthrosis.
Reduction of inflammations
AFTER POST ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY FOLLOWING SPRAINS
THE STUDY
Effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on patients’ recovery after arthroscopic surgery: prospective, randomized and double-blind study. Zorzi et al. 2017.
GOAL
Evaluating the effectiveness of PEMFs after knee arthroscopy.
PROTOCOL
Starting 5 days after the intervention. 6-hour PEMF every day for 90 days (75 Hz – 30 Gauss).
RESULTS
CONCLUSIONS
Magnetotherapy is effective in reducing inflammation and facilitating post-arthroscopy healing without side effects. The therapy improves functional recovery and limits the consumption of anti-inflammatory drugs.
