Electrical stimulation therapies enhance spinal fusions to postoperative cases


Spinal instability caused by disease or trauma is treated by spinal fusion. Following the operative procedure electrical stimulation therapies are given to enhance spinal fusion. Three types of technologies are available clinically: direct current, capacitive coupling, and inductive coupling to enhance spinal fusions. The mechanisms of action of each of the three electrical stimulation therapies are different. The latter is the basis of pulsed electromagnetic fields and combined magnetic fields. Scientific studies support the validity of electrical stimulation treatments.

New data demonstrates that the up-regulation of several growth factors may be responsible for the clinical success seen with the use of such technologies.

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