Rotational field quantum magnetic resonance (RFQMR) in treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee joint
Wg Cdr VG Vasishta, Dr RV Kumar, Surg Cdr LJ Pinto
Indian Journal of Aerospace Medicine 2004; 48(2) : 1 - 7

ABSTRACT
Rotational Field Quantum Magnetic Resonance (RFQMR) is a technology that is made to deliver highly complex quantum electromagnetic beams in the sub-radio and near-radio frequency spectrum. The beams can be precisely controlled and focused onto tissues therein generating streaming voltage potentials. In osteoarthritis, this flow in the joint causes forced movement of hydrogen protons in the extra cellular matrix (ECM) due to the alteration in QMR spin in the hydrogen atoms and stimulates the chondrocytes. Thirty-five patients of osteoarthritis were treated with RFQMR focused on both knees for one hour every day for 21 days. They were evaluated before, immediately post treatment and one month after treatment with the Knee Society Scoring System and dynamometry. There was highly significant improvement in Pain Score, Total Knee Score, Total Functional Score, Range of Movement and force of extension, immediately after the treatment vis-a-vis pre treatment values and this improvement persisted when evaluation was repeated after one month. RFQMR is an effective method of treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee joint. (Read Original Article (pdf))

Effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on articular hyaline cartilage:
review of experimental and clinical studies
M. Fini, G. Giavaresi,A. Carpi,A. Nicolini, S. Setti, R. Giardino
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 59(2005) 388-394

ABSTRACT
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common disorder of the musculoskeletal system and is a consequence of mechanical and biological events that destabilize tissue homeostasis in articular joints. Controlling chondrocyte death and apoptosis, function, response to anabolic and catabolic stimuli, matrix synthesis or degradation and inflammation is the most important target of potential chondroprotective treatment, aimed to retard or stabilize the progression of OA. Although many drugs or substances have been recently introduced for the treatment of OA, the majority of them relieve pain and increase function, but do not modify the complex pathological processes that occur in these tissues. Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) have a number of well-documented physiological effects on cells and tissues including the upregulation of gene expression of members of the transforming growth factor b super family, the increase in glycosaminoglycan levels, and an antiinflammatory action. Therefore, there is a strong rationale supporting the in vivo use of biophysical stimulation with PEMFs for the treatment of OA. In the present paper some recent experimental in vitro and in vivo data on the effect of PEMFs on articular cartilage were reviewed. These data strongly support the clinical use of PEMFs in OA patients. (Read Original Article (pdf))

Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for Treating Osteo-arthritis
J van Nguyen, R Marks
Physiotherapy August 2002 / vol 88 / no.8

SUMMARY
Background: Osteo-arthritis, a painful joint disorder involving degenerative changes of the articular cartilage and subchondral bone, often results in progressive functional impairment and disability. One particular modality used by physiotherapists that shows very promising results in reducing the joint damage and pain found in osteo-arthritis is pulsed electromagnetic fields.

Objective: The present objective was to examine the rationale for, and the potential efficacy of, applying pulsed electromagnetic fields for reducing joint pain and other related symptoms of osteo-arthritis.

Methods: The related English language literature was extensively reviewed to examine whether changes in pain might be expected from the application of pulsed electromagnetic fields to an osteo-arthritic joint, and why.

Results: The basic and clinical research in this field, while somewhat limited, supports the insightful application of pulsed electromagnetic fields to ameliorate pain and disability due to osteo-arthritis.

Conclusion: Further basic and clinical research to validate the use of pulsed electromagnetic fields in facilitating function and possibly in facilitating joint reparative processes in osteo-arthritis, as well the lessening of osteo-arthritic joint pain and joint dysfunction is indicated. 

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Therapeutic Uses of Pulsed Magnetic-Field Exposure: A Review
Naomi M Schupak
The Radio Science Bulletin No. 307 (December, 2003)

This is a literature review and discussion of the use of Pulsed Magnetic-Field Exposure for therapy and treatment. Please refer to the original article. 

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