Evaluation of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for the treatment of chronic postoperative pain following lumbar surgery: a pilot, double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial.

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Our Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of PEMF on chronic postoperative pain following lumbar surgery. A total of 36 patients, either with lower back pain or leg pain after lumbar surgery, participated in the experiment. Results suggest that patients treated with PEMF exhibited pain reduction compared to sham treatment.

Pubmed Study Link

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29950893

PDF Study Link

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6018879/pdf/jpr-11-1209.pdf

Study Categories

back pain, chronic pain, pain relief

Authors

PMID

29950893

PMCID

PMC6018879

Published Date

more study details

Frequency (Hz)

27120000

Frequency Range

High

Intensity (G)

Intensity Range

Waveform

unknown

PEMF/EMF/RF/LT

PEMF

Study Subject Types

human

Keywords Listed

failed back surgery syndrome, lumbar surgery, neuropathic pain, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, neuromodulation, chronic pain, nociceptive pathways

Added Descriptive Keywords

postoperative spinal surgery lumbar pain, pain, back pain, leg pain, chronic pain, human

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