title: Controversies related to electromagnetic field exposure on peripheral nerves.
abstract: Electromagnetic field (EMF) is a pervasive environmental presence in modern society. In recent years, mobile phone usage has increased rapidly throughout the world. As mobile phones are generally held close to the head while talking, studies have mostly focused on the central and peripheral nervous system. There is a need for further research to ascertain the real effect of EMF exposure on the nervous system. Several studies have clearly demonstrated that EMF emitted by cell phones could affect the systems of the body as well as functions. However, the adverse effects of EMF emitted by mobile phones on the peripheral nerves are still controversial. Therefore, this review summarizes current knowledge on the possible positive or negative effects of electromagnetic field on peripheral nerves.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical School, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey. Electronic address: ferhat.say@omu.edu.tr.
authors.forename: Ferhat
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Say
authors.affiliation: Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey.
authors.forename: Berrin Zuhal
authors.initials: BZ
authors.lastname: Altunkaynak
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical School, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey.
authors.forename: Sina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Coşkun
authors.affiliation: Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ömür Gülsüm
authors.initials: ÖG
authors.lastname: Deniz
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical School, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey.
authors.forename: Çağrı
authors.initials: Ç
authors.lastname: Yıldız
authors.affiliation: Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey.
authors.forename: Gamze
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Altun
authors.affiliation: Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey.
authors.forename: Arife Ahsen
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Kaplan
authors.affiliation: Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey.
authors.forename: Sefa Ersan
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Kaya
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical School, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ahmet
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pişkin
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D040421:Cell Phone / Q000639:trends; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D055909:Magnetic Field Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D061208:Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment / Q000379:methods; D017382:Reactive Oxygen Species / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D017382:Reactive Oxygen Species
keywords: Health risk; Mobile phone; Peripheral nerve; Radiofrequency