Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Improves Tendon-to-Bone Healing in a Rat Rotator Cuff Repair Model

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Posted on August 8, 2018 By Jennica J. Tucker, James M. Cirone, Tyler R. Morris, Courtney A. Nuss, Julianne Huegel, Erik I. Waldorff, Nianli Zhang, James T. Ryaby, Louis J. Soslowsky
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Rotator cuff tears are common musculoskeletal injuries often requiring surgical intervention with high failure rates.
Currently, pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) are used for treatment of long-bone fracture and lumbar and cervical spine fusion surgery. Clinical studies examining the effects of PEMF on soft tissue healing show promising results. Therefore, we investigated the role of PEMF on rotator cuff healing using a rat rotator cuff repair model.