Electromagnetic Fields, Electrical Stimulation, and Vacuum Simultaneously Applied for Major Burn Scars
Background: Regeneration in the case of major burn subjects must involve tissue and structural regeneration, but also functional regeneration, as scars derived from burns often compromise motility. Electromagnetic fields and electrical stimulation may be a possible treatment for these cases, conside...
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| author | Salvatore Marafioti Sheila Veronese Claudio Pecorella Carlo Felice Tavernese Sara Costantino Maurizio Busoni Andrea Sbarbati |
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| description | Background: Regeneration in the case of major burn subjects must involve tissue and structural regeneration, but also functional regeneration, as scars derived from burns often compromise motility. Electromagnetic fields and electrical stimulation may be a possible treatment for these cases, considering they cause a thermal effect and magneto-mechanical transduction first and selective tissue stimulation second. Methods: A case of a majorly burned woman with severe motor deficits, treated with electromagnetic fields and electrical stimulation in vacuum, associated with a personalized nutritional program, was described. The latter was necessary to favor weight loss with the preservation of the weakened structure. Ultrasonography, Doppler ultrasound, and body composition were measured. Moreover, postural evaluation was performed. Results: Immediately after the treatment, a restructuring of all tissue was seen. After 6 months, the tissue regeneration was evident, with neo-angiogenesis. From the functional point of view, her motility improved, and she stopped using a walker. Conclusions: The combined therapy allows her to obtain unthinkable results in a short time. For this reason, it could become the elective treatment for major burn scars. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9bd9005682ba4698a3c5b8a83db4a3802025-08-20T02:44:59ZengMDPI AGBioengineering2306-53542025-02-0112217910.3390/bioengineering12020179Electromagnetic Fields, Electrical Stimulation, and Vacuum Simultaneously Applied for Major Burn ScarsSalvatore Marafioti0Sheila Veronese1Claudio Pecorella2Carlo Felice Tavernese3Sara Costantino4Maurizio Busoni5Andrea Sbarbati6Marafioti Medical Clinic, Taurianuova, 89029 Reggio Calabria, ItalyDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine, and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, ItalyItalian Football Federation (FIGC), 00198 Roma, ItalyTavernese Dentistry & Medicine, 89042 Reggio Calabria, ItalyCostantino Center, 89125 Reggio Calabria, ItalySchool of Pharmaceutical and Health Product Sciences, Camerino University, 62032 Macerata, ItalyDepartment of Neuroscience, Biomedicine, and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, ItalyBackground: Regeneration in the case of major burn subjects must involve tissue and structural regeneration, but also functional regeneration, as scars derived from burns often compromise motility. Electromagnetic fields and electrical stimulation may be a possible treatment for these cases, considering they cause a thermal effect and magneto-mechanical transduction first and selective tissue stimulation second. Methods: A case of a majorly burned woman with severe motor deficits, treated with electromagnetic fields and electrical stimulation in vacuum, associated with a personalized nutritional program, was described. The latter was necessary to favor weight loss with the preservation of the weakened structure. Ultrasonography, Doppler ultrasound, and body composition were measured. Moreover, postural evaluation was performed. Results: Immediately after the treatment, a restructuring of all tissue was seen. After 6 months, the tissue regeneration was evident, with neo-angiogenesis. From the functional point of view, her motility improved, and she stopped using a walker. Conclusions: The combined therapy allows her to obtain unthinkable results in a short time. For this reason, it could become the elective treatment for major burn scars.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/12/2/179electromagnetic fieldelectrical stimulationV-EMF therapymajor burnscarfibrosis |
| spellingShingle | Salvatore Marafioti Sheila Veronese Claudio Pecorella Carlo Felice Tavernese Sara Costantino Maurizio Busoni Andrea Sbarbati Electromagnetic Fields, Electrical Stimulation, and Vacuum Simultaneously Applied for Major Burn Scars Bioengineering electromagnetic field electrical stimulation V-EMF therapy major burn scar fibrosis |
| title | Electromagnetic Fields, Electrical Stimulation, and Vacuum Simultaneously Applied for Major Burn Scars |
| title_full | Electromagnetic Fields, Electrical Stimulation, and Vacuum Simultaneously Applied for Major Burn Scars |
| title_fullStr | Electromagnetic Fields, Electrical Stimulation, and Vacuum Simultaneously Applied for Major Burn Scars |
| title_full_unstemmed | Electromagnetic Fields, Electrical Stimulation, and Vacuum Simultaneously Applied for Major Burn Scars |
| title_short | Electromagnetic Fields, Electrical Stimulation, and Vacuum Simultaneously Applied for Major Burn Scars |
| title_sort | electromagnetic fields electrical stimulation and vacuum simultaneously applied for major burn scars |
| topic | electromagnetic field electrical stimulation V-EMF therapy major burn scar fibrosis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/12/2/179 |
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