Summary:
In patients with Charcot foot ulcers, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy
significantly enhanced wound healing and bone regeneration compared to the standard of care,
though it was associated with mild, localized discomfort at the application site in some cases.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Patients with Charcot foot ulcers, a complication often associated with neuropathy and diabetes. |
| Intervention | Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy applied adjunctively to traditional wound care management. |
| Comparison | Standard wound care alone without the addition of PEMF therapy. |
| Outcome | PEMF therapy significantly improved ulcer healing rates and promoted bone regeneration compared to standard care alone, with minimal side effects reported (localized discomfort for some patients). |
Source: Norhan Mohamed Eltayeb, et al. “Pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation therapy for Charcot foot ulcer: A randomized controlled trial.” Read article here.
