Pulsating electromagnetic fields in the treatment of delayed and non-union of fractures: results from a district general hospital.
Pulsating electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) have been used to treat delayed and non-union of fractures at the Royal Berkshire Hospital since 1982. Thirteen patients started treatment during the first 2 years and their progress has been reviewed. It is concluded that the PEMFs produced a beneficial effect in only a small percentage of cases.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D055590:Electromagnetic Phenomena / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000628:therapy; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000628:therapy; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D055909:Magnetic Field Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011884:Radius / Q000293:injuries; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000628:therapy