Pulse low-intensity electromagnetic field as prophylaxis of heterotopic ossification in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury

Pulse low-intensity electromagnetic field as prophylaxis of heterotopic ossification in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury

Background/Aim. Heterotopic ossification (HO) is an important complication of head and spinal cord injuries (SCI). Pulse low-intensity electromagnetic field (PLIMF) therapy increases blood flow to an area of pain or inflammation, bringing more oxygen to that area and helps to remove toxic substances...

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Main Authors: Đurović Aleksandar, Miljković Dejan, Brdareski Zorica, Plavšić Aleksandra, Jevtić Miodrag
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, Belgrade 2009-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Subjects:
spinal cord, injuries
ossification, heterotopic
electromagnetic fields
physical medicine
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2009/0042-84500901022D.pdf
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