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NON-OPERATIVE TREATMENT OF PSEUDARTHROSES AND NON-UNIONS BY PULSING ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

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C.A.L. Bassett, A.A. Pilla, S.N. Mitchell, R.N. and R.J. Pawluk · 1978

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Electromagnetic fields successfully healed bone fractures in 81% of patients, proving EMFs powerfully influence human biology.

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Researchers used pulsed electromagnetic fields to treat 106 patients with bone fractures that wouldn't heal naturally (pseudarthroses). The non-surgical EMF treatment achieved functional bone healing in 84 patients, representing an 81% success rate. This demonstrates that carefully controlled electromagnetic fields can stimulate biological healing processes in humans.

Why This Matters

This landmark 1978 study reveals something the wireless industry rarely discusses: electromagnetic fields can profoundly influence human biology. The science demonstrates that specific EMF patterns can literally regrow bone tissue in humans. What this means for you is that if EMFs can heal bones, they're certainly powerful enough to affect other biological processes in your body. The reality is that the same electromagnetic forces capable of therapeutic healing are constantly interacting with your cells from wireless devices, power lines, and household electronics. Put simply, this research proves EMFs aren't biologically inert. While these researchers used precisely controlled, low-frequency pulses for healing, today's ubiquitous wireless radiation operates at vastly different frequencies and intensities with no consideration for biological effects.

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Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

Cite This Study
C.A.L. Bassett, A.A. Pilla, S.N. Mitchell, R.N. and R.J. Pawluk (1978). NON-OPERATIVE TREATMENT OF PSEUDARTHROSES AND NON-UNIONS BY PULSING ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS.
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@article{non_operative_treatment_of_pseudarthroses_and_non_unions_by_pulsing_electromagne_g6965,
  author = {C.A.L. Bassett and A.A. Pilla and S.N. Mitchell and R.N. and R.J. Pawluk},
  title = {NON-OPERATIVE TREATMENT OF PSEUDARTHROSES AND NON-UNIONS BY PULSING ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS},
  year = {1978},
  
  
}

Quick Questions About This Study

Yes, this study treated 106 patients with non-healing bone fractures using pulsed electromagnetic fields. The treatment achieved functional bone healing in 84 patients (81% success rate) without surgery, proving EMFs can stimulate biological healing processes.
The researchers used extremely low frequency (ELF) pulsed electromagnetic fields with highly specific pulse patterns. The exact frequencies aren't specified, but ELF typically ranges from 3-30 Hz, much lower than wireless communication frequencies.
Out of 106 patients with non-healing bone fractures, 84 achieved functional union for an 81% success rate. The treatment was conducted at 24 medical centers across the U.S. and internationally.
Functional union was defined as patients being able to bear weight without pain, having no tenderness or abnormal motion at the fracture site, plus radiographic evidence showing actual bony bridging across the break.
No, all 106 patients had pseudarthroses (non-unions) that had failed previous operative and non-operative treatments. These were considered untreatable fractures that wouldn't heal naturally, making the 81% EMF success rate remarkable.