ArticleJournal of spine surgery (Hong Kong)2026
A retrospective, controlled trial evaluation of pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation for fusion success following lumbar spinal surgery.
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Background: Spinal surgeries have become common procedures due to greater life expectancy and the increasing elderly population. Failed fusion, or nonunion, may be influenced by patient risk factors and can lead to a myriad of complications. Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) stimulation is a noninvasive post-operative adjunct therapy that has been shown to influence underlying cellular processes that may improve osteogenesis to promote successful fusion following spinal surgery. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of PEMF on lumbar fusion in patients with risk factors for nonunion. Methods: The current study employed a prospective, multicenter study to investigate PEMF as an adjunct therapy following lumbar spinal fusion procedures in subjects with risk factors for failed fusion. A retrospective control arm was used as a comparator. Subjects were enrolled with at least one of the following risk factors: prior failed fusion, multi-level fusion, nicotine use, osteoporosis, advanced age (>65 years), body mass index >30 kg/m Results: Fusion status was compared at a 12-month follow-up in subjects treated with PEMF (n=142) Conclusions: PEMF therapy improved fusion success in subjects following lumbar spinal surgery and represents a beneficial adjunct treatment resulting in significant improvements in subjects having risk factors for nonunion.
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