Russian study

[IanTPoulter]

Not sure where to post this, anyone know anything about this study ?


Tkach EV, Abilova AN, Gazalieva ShM (1989) [Characteristics of the effect of a constant EMF on reparative processes in spinal cord injuries - Article in Russian]. Zh Nevropatol Psikhiatr 89(5):41-44. In 171 white rats the spinal cord was completely sectioned in the upper thoracic region. In 46 control rats an early crude spinal cord scar was identified which precluded the growth of nerve fibers. On the contrary, in animals exposed to constant magnetic field a smooth spinal cord scar was found with collaterals of anterior spinal arteria, recrease of the destruction zone and nervous fiber growth across the scar, This resulted in restored hind paw motility by 56+4.8% as related to control rats in which motility did not restore. Magnet therapy applied as a part in combined restitutional therapy in 104 patients in early restitution period yielded a 46.15+4.89% to 76.32+4.87% increase in the rate of restoration of motor and sensory functions. With the therapy applied in late periods, the restitution was 48.1+5.6% and 78.1+3.9%, respectively. The magnetic field is considered as a reparation booster in spinal cord trauma applicable in any stage of the disease. PMID: 2781918, UI: 89389617

[Wise Young]

Not sure where to post this, anyone know anything about this study ?


Tkach EV, Abilova AN, Gazalieva ShM (1989) [Characteristics of the effect of a constant EMF on reparative processes in spinal cord injuries - Article in Russian]. Zh Nevropatol Psikhiatr 89(5):41-44. In 171 white rats the spinal cord was completely sectioned in the upper thoracic region. In 46 control rats an early crude spinal cord scar was identified which precluded the growth of nerve fibers. On the contrary, in animals exposed to constant magnetic field a smooth spinal cord scar was found with collaterals of anterior spinal arteria, recrease of the destruction zone and nervous fiber growth across the scar, This resulted in restored hind paw motility by 56+4.8% as related to control rats in which motility did not restore. Magnet therapy applied as a part in combined restitutional therapy in 104 patients in early restitution period yielded a 46.15+4.89% to 76.32+4.87% increase in the rate of restoration of motor and sensory functions. With the therapy applied in late periods, the restitution was 48.1+5.6% and 78.1+3.9%, respectively. The magnetic field is considered as a reparation booster in spinal cord trauma applicable in any stage of the disease. PMID: 2781918, UI: 89389617

Thanks for posting this. I have not seen this before. It is from 1989! Wow. I just tried looking for more information and was not able to find this paper on Medline.

Wise.

[IanTPoulter]

Dr Young, I understand you did some some research on pulse magnetic field therapy in the 80's. As I understand PEMF therapy has been used with some success on SCI patients in Europe. I have been told that there was clinical studies done in Poland with promising results but the information was lost during the collapse of the Communist Bloc.
The anecdotal evidence I can find tells me that PEMF therapy starting shortly after injury may promote quicker recovery and lessen scarring (glial?).
I would appreciate any thoughts you have on this.
regards
Ian Poulter