The efficiency of pulsed radiofrequency application on L5 and l6 dorsal roots in rabbits developing neuropathic pain.
Aksu R, Uğur F, Bicer C, Menkü A, Güler G, Madenoğlu H, Canpolat DG, Boyaci A. · 2010
View Original AbstractControlled pulsed radiofrequency can therapeutically reduce nerve pain, showing that RF effects depend critically on exposure parameters and application.
Plain English Summary
Researchers applied pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) energy to nerve roots in rabbits with induced nerve pain to test whether this treatment could reduce pain sensitivity. They found that 8 minutes of PRF treatment at 42°C significantly reduced the heightened pain responses that developed after nerve injury, with benefits lasting several weeks. This suggests that controlled radiofrequency exposure may have therapeutic applications for treating chronic nerve pain conditions.
Why This Matters
This study reveals an important paradox in EMF research: while we often focus on the potential harms of radiofrequency exposure, this research demonstrates that precisely controlled RF energy can actually provide therapeutic benefits for nerve pain. The science shows that pulsed radiofrequency at specific temperatures and durations can modulate nerve function in ways that reduce chronic pain - a finding that's led to FDA-approved medical treatments for conditions like trigeminal neuralgia. What this means for you is that the biological effects of RF energy depend heavily on the specific parameters of exposure. The controlled, targeted application used in this medical procedure differs dramatically from the chronic, whole-body exposures we receive from wireless devices. This research underscores why we need nuanced discussions about EMF effects rather than blanket statements about harm or safety.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. Duration: 8 Min
Study Details
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) applied to the L5 and L6 dorsal roots on the neuropathic pain that develops after sciatic nerve injury in rabbits
In this study, 18 New Zealand rabbits were used. These were divided into 3 groups. In groups 1 and 2...
Ten days after ligation of the left sciatic nerve and before PRF application, neuropathic pain occur...
The hyperalgesia that develops as a result of neuropathic pain in rabbits was observed to be reduced by PRF application.
Show BibTeX
@article{r_2010_the_efficiency_of_pulsed_1819,
author = {Aksu R and Uğur F and Bicer C and Menkü A and Güler G and Madenoğlu H and Canpolat DG and Boyaci A.},
title = {The efficiency of pulsed radiofrequency application on L5 and l6 dorsal roots in rabbits developing neuropathic pain.},
year = {2010},
url = {https://rapm.bmj.com/content/35/1/11-15.abstract},
}