Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on Return to Sports After Arthroscopic Debridement and Microfracture of Osteochondral Talar Defects: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Trial

Conclusion:
PEMF does not lead to a higher percentage of patients who resume sports or to earlier resumption of sports after arthroscopic debridement and microfracture of talar OCDs. Furthermore, no differences were found in bone repair between groups.

Registration:
Netherlands Trial Register NTR1636.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 1, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Reilingh, M. L., van Bergen, C. J. A., Gerards, R. M., van Eekeren, I. C., de Haan, R. J., Sierevelt, I. N., Kerkhoffs, G. M. M. J., Krips, R., Meuffels, D. E., van Dijk, C. N., Blankevoort, L. Tags: Biology of bone, Ankle, articular cartilage Foot, Ankle, and Leg Source Type: research