Feasibility of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMFs) in Talar Cartilage Injuries
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https://doi.org/10.53469/jcmp.2024.06(11).37Keywords:
Talus cartilage injury, Pulsed electromagnetic field, Cartilage, Theoretical investigationAbstract
Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus (OLT) is a common cause of ankle pain and its conservative treatment has limitations. However, there are few studies on pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) in the treatment of OLT. This study mainly explored the application feasibility of PEMFs in OLT.PEMFs can play a role through a variety of mechanisms such as promoting cell metabolism and regulating gene and protein expression. This study explored the potential of PEMFs in the treatment of OLT by combining the pathological mechanism of OLT and the mechanism of PEMFs through theoretical discussion. The findings suggest that PEMFs can accelerate initial healing such as promoting vascular remodeling, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and prevent further cartilage damage. This study provides new insights into noninvasive treatment options for OLT.
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