Impact of Noninvasive Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (tPEMF) on Opioid Use, Pain, and Joint Function Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
| Status: | Archived |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Arthritis, Osteoarthritis (OA) |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Rheumatology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 7/1/2011 |
| Start Date: | November 2011 |
| End Date: | April 2012 |
| Contact: | Gerard A. Engh, M.D. |
| Email: | gaengh@aol.com |
| Phone: | 703-619-4425 |
Impact of Noninvasive Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (tPEMF) on Opioid Use, Pain, and Joint Function Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Sham-controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of pulsed radio frequency (PRF),
a type of electromagnetic field treatment with the Ivivi Torino II for reducing
post-operative narcotic use in patients recovering from Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Surgeons are continually looking for means to minimize postoperative pain following TKA in
order to reduce or eliminate the need for opioid pain medications. Reductions in pain and
edema along with improvements in range of motion encourage quicker recovery of joint
function and normal activities. Pulsed radio frequency (PRF), a type of electromagnetic
field treatment is proven to effectively modulate postoperative pain and edema in plastic
surgery. Therefore, PRF has potential as an adjunct therapy for patients recovering from
TKA.
The purpose of the current double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial is to
determine the effectiveness and safety of the Ivivi Torino II, a device that delivers pulsed
radio frequency (PRF), a type of electromagnetic field treatment, in patients recovering
from TKA for treatment of severe knee OA.
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