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ArticleBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Electromagnetic Fields, Electrical Stimulation, and Vacuum Simultaneously Applied for Major Burn Scars.

Salvatore Marafioti, Sheila Veronese, Claudio Pecorella, Carlo Felice Tavernese, Sara Costantino, Maurizio Busoni, Andrea Sbarbati

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Salvatore MarafiotiMarafioti Medical Clinic, Taurianuova, 89029 Reggio Calabria, Italy.
Sheila VeroneseDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine, and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6707-3306
Claudio PecorellaItalian Football Federation (FIGC), 00198 Roma, Italy.
Carlo Felice TaverneseTavernese Dentistry & Medicine, 89042 Reggio Calabria, Italy.
Sara CostantinoCostantino Center, 89125 Reggio Calabria, Italy.
Maurizio BusoniSchool of Pharmaceutical and Health Product Sciences, Camerino University, 62032 Macerata, Italy.
Andrea SbarbatiDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine, and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundRegeneration in the case of major burn subjects must involve tissue and structural regeneration, but also functional regeneration, as scars derived from burns often compromise motility. Electromagnetic fields and electrical stimulation may be a possible treatment for these cases, considering they cause a thermal effect and magneto-mechanical transduction first and selective tissue stimulation second.

methodsA case of a majorly burned woman with severe motor deficits, treated with electromagnetic fields and electrical stimulation in vacuum, associated with a personalized nutritional program, was described. The latter was necessary to favor weight loss with the preservation of the weakened structure. Ultrasonography, Doppler ultrasound, and body composition were measured. Moreover, postural evaluation was performed.

resultsImmediately after the treatment, a restructuring of all tissue was seen. After 6 months, the tissue regeneration was evident, with neo-angiogenesis. From the functional point of view, her motility improved, and she stopped using a walker.

conclusionsThe combined therapy allows her to obtain unthinkable results in a short time. For this reason, it could become the elective treatment for major burn scars.

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electrical stimulationelectromagnetic fieldfibrosismajor burnmotor functionregenerationscarV-EMF therapy

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