Title :
A review of electromagnetically enhanced soft tissue healing
Author :
Franck, C.B. ; Szeto, A.Y.J.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of California-San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
Abstract :
The historical background is briefly reviewed, and current research efforts are described. The effect of electromagnetic radiation on healing, of soft tissue cells, and on bacteria are discussed. It is concluded that considerable evidence exists for potentially using electrical stimulation to enhance healing of soft tissues, but that more detailed and longer-term basic and clinical studies are clearly indicated.
Keywords :
radiation therapy; reviews; bacteria; clinical technique; current research; electromagnetically enhanced soft-tissue healing; historical background; patient treatment method; soft tissue cells; Bioelectric phenomena; Biological tissues; Blood flow; Bones; Cells (biology); Coagulation; Injuries; Skin; Tendons; Wounds;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEMB.1983.5005988
