- A.V. Alekseenko et al.: 'Use of PEMF Combined with Galvanization and Tissue Electrophoresis in the Treatment of Trophic Ulcers,' Klein Khir (7-8), 1993, pp. 31-34. - PEMF was investigated on 86 patients with skin ulcers. On the basis of the study results, the author recommends the use of PEMF for skin ulcers on the lower extremities.
- R.V. Galimzianov: 'Laser and Electromganetolaser Therapy for Trophic Ulcers of the Lower Extremities in Chronic Venous Insufficiency,' Vestn Khir Im I I Grek, 152 (5-6), 1994, pp. 70-72. - The results of this study show that daily use of PEMF together with the laser shortens healing time for ulcers of the lower extremities to 18 days. By comparison, healing time in the control group was 26 days.
- Y.L. Arzumanov: 'An Overview of the Third Workshop 'Use of Millimeter Waves in Medicine', Millimetrovie Volni v Biologii I Medicine (3), 1994, pp. 104-7. This summary of various studies shows that PEMF is very suitable for treatment of chronic furunculous.
- Comorosan S, Vasilco R, Arghiropol M, Paslaru L, Jieanu V, Stelea
Fundeni Hospital, Bucharest, Romania. Romania Journal of Physiol., 30 (1-2), 1993, pp. 41-45. The effect of PEMF on pressure ulcers has been studied on 20 elderly patients, hospitalized and bearing long-standing pressure ulcers. All were subjected to PEMF 1 -2 times daily parallel to conventional treatment. 5 control group patients underwent only conventional therapy, 5 others conventional + placebo PEMF treatment. After 2-weeks treatment, bulge healing rate was as follows: under PEMF 85% excellent and 15% very good healing; in the placebo group, 80% no improvement and 20% poor improvement; in the control group, 60% no improvement and 40% poor improvement. PEMF is strongly advised as a modern, uninvasive therapy of great efficiency.
- Stiller, Pak, Shupack, Thaler, Kenny, Jondreau; NY University Medical Centre, British Journal of Dermatology, 127 (2), 1992. A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled multi-centre study assessed the clinical efficacy and safety of PEMF in the healing of recalcitrant, predominantly venous leg ulcers. For 8 weeks a portable device was used at home for 3 h daily as an adjunct to a wound dressing. Wound surface area, ulcer depth and pain intensity were assessed. 50% of the ulcers in the active group healed or markedly improved vs. 0% in the placebo group. 0% of the active group worsened vs. 54% of the placebo group (P < 0.001). PEMF is a safe and effective adjunct to non-surgical therapy for leg ulcers.
- Ieran, Zaffuto, Bagnacani, Annovi, Moratti, Cadossi; Medical Angiology, , Reggio Emilia, Italy. Double blind study on the effect of PEMF on the healing of skin ulcers. 44 patients; one-half exposed to active stimulators and the remaining to dummy stimulators (control group). The PEMF therapy lasted 90 days. The success rate in the experimental group was significantly higher after 90 days (p less than 0.02) and in the follow-up period (p less than 0.005). The data suggest that the effect of PEMF lasts even when the stimulation is over. No ulcers worsened in the experimental group, while four worsened in the control group. It is concluded that stimulation with PEMF is a useful adjunctive therapy. PMID: 2303961 PubMed
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