An experimental study of the effects of pulsed electromagnetic field (Diapulse) on nerve repair.
This study investigates the effects of a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) (Diapulse) on experimentally divided and sutured common peroneal nerves in rats. Evidence is presented to show that PEMF accelerates recovery of use of the injured limb and enhances regeneration of damaged nerves.
D000818:Animals; D055590:Electromagnetic Phenomena / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D055909:Magnetic Field Therapy; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009412:Nerve Fibers / Q000648:ultrastructure; D009416:Nerve Regeneration / Q000528:radiation effects*; D010543:Peroneal Nerve / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D051381:Rats; D013537:Sutures; D014855:Wallerian Degeneration / Q000528:radiation effects