Title |
I-ONE therapy in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a prospective, randomized and controlled study
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Published in |
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, June 2012
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2474-13-88 |
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Authors |
Biagio Moretti, Angela Notarnicola, Lorenzo Moretti, Stefania Setti, Francesca De Terlizzi, Vito Pesce, Vittorio Patella |
Abstract |
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is often associated with a severe local inflammatory reaction which, unless controlled, leads to persistent pain up to one year after surgery. Standard and accelerated rehabilitation protocols are currently being implemented after TKA, but no consensus exists regarding the long-term effects. Biophysical stimulation with pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) has been demonstrated to exert an anti-inflammatory effect, to promote early functional recovery and to maintain a positive long-term effect in patients undergoing joint arthroscopy. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether PEMFs can be used to limit the pain and enhance patient recovery after TKA. |
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