旋转量子磁电线(RFQMR)用于骨关节炎的治疗
作者: Wg Cdr VG Vasishta, Dr RV Kumar, Surg Cdr LJ Pinto
- 印度飞行医药科学文刊2004年48(2) : 1 - 7

摘录
旋转量子磁电线(RFQMR)是一门采取放射及近放射频率,发出极复杂量子磁场电线的技术.所发出的电线能精确的被控制,也能够准确的投射到指定的组织,因而激发产生电流.对骨关节炎来说,由于氢原子的量子磁场回响旋转的改变,这电流在关节使在细胞外细胞间质(既extra cellular matrix)的氢质子移动,藉以刺激软骨细胞(既chondrocytes) 改变细胞膜的电位,造成一系列的细胞活动而刺激软骨的成长.35位骨关节炎病人接受21天,每天1小时的旋转量子磁电线(RFQMR)疗程.根据膝盖协会的批分系统和动力测定法来作评测,这些病人在治疗前,治疗完毕后及治疗完毕一个月后接受评测.各方面的指数都大有改进,包括痛指数,膝盖总分,功能总分,活动范围及延伸力.这些改进在停止Cytotron治疗后还是延续.旋转量子磁电线(RFQMR)对骨关节炎治疗是一种有效的方法英文原稿(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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