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SynthesisInternational wound journal2025

The Role of Infrasound and Audible Acoustic Sound in Modulating Wound Healing: A Systematic Review.

Aryna C Armand, Matin Bikaran, Timothy B Gardner, Michael K Matthew

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in International wound journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Toward a role for the acoustic field in cells interaction.Frontiers in systems neuroscience · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Aryna C ArmandGeisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9403-2439
Matin BikaranGeisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA.
Timothy B GardnerGeisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA.
Michael K MatthewDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This systematic review evaluates the therapeutic effects of infrasound (1-20 Hz) and low-frequency audible sound (20 Hz-20 kHz) on wound healing, with a focus on cell migration, tissue regeneration, and bone repair. A comprehensive literature search across PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar was conducted to synthesise current data on these acoustic frequencies' impact on cellular functions. Key findings indicate that infrasound enhances bone growth and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stem cells, significantly accelerating fracture healing by increasing bone mineral density. Low-frequency sound at 100 Hz promotes fibroblast migration and alters cell morphology through actin restructuring, with effects varying by horizontal versus vertical vibrations. Additionally, frequencies of 10 and 20 kHz stimulate epidermal wound healing in mice by activating keratinocyte functions. These results highlight the potential of specific acoustic frequencies as non-invasive, cost-effective wound treatment options, particularly for bone regeneration and chronic wounds. Further research is recommended to refine acoustic parameters and validate clinical applications to establish therapeutic protocols.

Indexed as

SoundWound HealingWounds and InjuriesAnimalsFemaleHumansMaleacoustic stimulationfibroblastsinfrasoundkeratinocyteswound healing

Identifiers

PMID40288769
PMCPMC12034371

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