The Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on Pain, Stiffness, and Physical Function in Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Jie Tong Zhengyu Chen Guanghua Sun Jun Zhou Ye Zeng Peirui Zhong Chengyuan Deng Xiaocui Chen Liu Liu Shiyong Wang Jiaqian Chen Ying Liao

Published in: Pain research & management (2022)

PEMF therapy ameliorates OA symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and physical function in patients compared to other conservative treatments. There is an urgent need to search for different types of OA in multiple locations.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
knee osteoarthritis
pain management
neuropathic pain
physical activity
mental health
stem cells
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postoperative pain
cell therapy
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