The Influence of Electric Current on Bone Regeneration In Vivo
L. S. Lavine, I. Lustrin, M. H. Shamos, M. L. Moss · 1971
This 1971 study proved bones respond to electrical stimulation, showing our bodies are electrical systems affected by external fields.
Plain English Summary
Researchers in 1971 studied how direct electrical current affects bone healing and growth in laboratory animals. They found that electrical stimulation appears to influence bone regeneration, building on the discovery that bones naturally generate electrical signals when stressed. This early work helped establish the scientific foundation for using electrical therapy in orthopedic medicine.
Why This Matters
This 1971 study represents a pivotal moment in our understanding of bioelectricity and healing. The researchers discovered that bones respond to electrical stimulation in ways that promote regeneration, essentially proving that our bodies are fundamentally electrical systems. What makes this research particularly significant is how it demonstrates that even very low-level electrical fields can have profound biological effects. The study used just 1.4 volts with a resistor to create their experimental setup - that's less electrical current than what flows through many of the wireless devices we use daily. This raises important questions about how the constant electromagnetic fields from our modern technology might be affecting our body's natural electrical processes, including bone health and healing.
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@article{the_influence_of_electric_current_on_bone_regeneration_in_vivo_g7402,
author = {L. S. Lavine and I. Lustrin and M. H. Shamos and M. L. Moss},
title = {The Influence of Electric Current on Bone Regeneration In Vivo},
year = {1971},
}