Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2000 Feb;26(1):51-62, viii.

Electromagnetic fields and magnets. Investigational treatment for musculoskeletal disorders.

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Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

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Certain pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) affect the growth of bone and cartilage in vitro, with potential application as an arthritis treatment. PEMF stimulation is already a proven remedy for delayed fractures, with potential clinical application for osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis of bone, osteoporosis, and wound healing. Static magnets may provide temporary pain relief under certain circumstances. In both cases, the available data is limited. The mechanisms underlying the use of PEMF and magnets are discussed.

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