SynthesisPain research & management2022
The Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on Pain, Stiffness, and Physical Function in Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Type of Magnetic Field and the Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Pooled it
- Effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on bone fractures: a systematic review update.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Clinical Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Pain: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2026Trial
- The Use of Physical Energy-Based Therapies in the Management of Osteoarthritis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Therapeutic Magnetic Fields in Oncology: A Systematic Review of Safety and Supportive Clinical Use.Cureus · 2026Review
- Evaluating Noninvasive Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy for Joint and Soft Tissue Pain Management: A Prospective, Multi-center, Randomized Clinical Trial.Pain and therapy · 2025Article
- Efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A double-blind, randomized-controlled trial.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Comparison of Short-Term Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Low-Level Laser Therapy and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions to manage patients with knee osteoarthritis: An umbrella review 5-year update.Osteoarthritis and cartilage open · 2024Review
- Review
- Positive and Negative Effects of Administering a Magnetic Field to Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- The effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on muscle strength and pain in patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for Cervical Spine Fusion in Patients with Risk Factors for Pseudarthrosis.Orthopedic reviews · 2024Article
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF)-Physiological Response and Its Potential in Trauma Treatment.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Review
- Quantum Molecular Resonance Inhibits NLRP3 Inflammasome/Nitrosative Stress and Promotes M1 to M2 Macrophage Polarization: Potential Therapeutic Effect in Osteoarthritis Model In Vitro.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Why Does Rehabilitation Not (Always) Work in Osteoarthritis? Does Rehabilitation Need Molecular Biology?International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Review
- The Possible Role of Electrical Stimulation in Osteoporosis: A Narrative Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Review
- Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Primary Sjögren's Syndrome: A Retrospective Case-Control Study Matched Patients without Rheumatic Diseases.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Effects of Warm Needle Acupuncture plus Xitong Waixi Lotion in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Article
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Abstract
Background: Although there are many pharmacological interventions for adults with osteoarthritis (OA) who do not meet the indications for surgery, side effects and adverse effects cannot be ignored. Physical interventions are known for their effectiveness and safety, and pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) have already been applied to skeletal diseases such as osteoporosis. Objective: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to assess the efficacy of PEMF on the major symptoms of patients with OA compared with efficacy of other interventions. Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating OA patients treated with PEMF and with pain, stiffness, and physical function impairment since 2009 were included. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) scores were used for assessment. All extracted data were analyzed using RevMan V.5.3. Results: Eleven RCTs consisting of 614 patients were enrolled in this meta-analysis, of which 10 trials comprised knee OA and one comprised hand OA. Compared with the control groups, the PEMF treatment yielded a more favorable output. PEMF alleviated pain (standardized mean differences [SMD] = 0.71, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.08-1.34, Conclusions: PEMF therapy ameliorates OA symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and physical function in patients compared to other conservative treatments. There is an urgent need to search for different types of OA in multiple locations.
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