Year: 2024 | Month: January | Volume: 14 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 226-231
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240128
Effect of Low Frequency PEMF Therapy on Bone Healing and Quality of Life in Subjects with Delayed or Non-Union Lower Limb Fractures
Dr. Binal Gajjar, PT1, Dr. Neel Bhavsar2, Dr. Nehal Shah, PT3, Dr. Komal Shah, PT4, Dr. Pankaj Patel5
1Lecturer, S. B. B. College of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
2Associate Professor, Orthopedic Department, V. S. Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
3Incharge Principal, S. B. B. College of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
4Clinical Therapist, S. B. B. College of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
5Ex.Dean, Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Corresponding Author: Binal Gajjar
ABSTRACT
Background: Delayed union and non-union remain as intractable complications after long-bone fractures. Low frequency PEMF Therapy has effect in osteogenesis and bone healing. Objective of the study was to determine the effects of low frequency PEMF therapy in bone healing and quality of life in subjects with delayed or non-union fracture of lower limb.
Methods: A prospective, intervention study conducted in which 18 participants with delayed or non-union lower limb fractures recruited according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and Low frequency PEMF therapy was given at fracture site using MAGNETODYN- Therapy device M80 with coil applicator, Frequency: 20 Hz, Sinusoidal current: 3mA, 30minutes for 6 days in a week for 8 weeks -12 weeks. Lane and Sandhu radiologic score taken for radiological assessment, Lower extremity functional score (LEFS) to assess quality of life and Visual analog scale (VAS) for Pain intensity were taken at Baseline, week 4, week 8 and week12.
Results: Our results show statistically significant improvement in Lane and Sandhu radiologic score (p< 0.01), Lower extremity functional score (LEFS) (p< 0.01) and in VAS (p< 0.01).
Conclusion: Low frequency PEMF therapy enhances bone healing and quality of life in subjects with delayed or non-union lower limb fractures.
Key words: low frequency PEMF therapy, fracture, delayed union, non-union, bone healing, quality of life