The role and effectiveness of adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of musculoskeletal disorders.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), Musculoskeletal Disorders

The management of musculoskeletal disorders is an increasing challenge to clinicians. Successful treatment relies on a wide range of multidisciplinary interventions. Adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy has been used as an orthopaedic treatment for several decades. Positive outcomes have been reported by many authors for orthopaedic infections, wound healing, delayed union and non-union of fractures,…

Promising application of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMFs) in musculoskeletal disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy

Increasing evidence suggests that an exogenous electromagnetic field might be involved in many biologic processes which are of great importance for therapeutic interventions. Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) are known to be a noninvasive, safe and effective therapy agent without apparent side effects. Numerous studies have shown that PEMFs possess the potential to become a stand-alone…

Emerging Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation for Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Malignancies

Musculoskeletal Disorders, Near Infrared (NIR)/Red Light Therapy

ABSTRACT Bone and soft‑tissue sarcoma constitute more than 20% of pediatric solid malignant cancers and almost 1% of adult solid malignant cancer. Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are the heterogeneous group of mesenchymal malignancies. Early diagnosis of these has a substantial effect on optimal treatment and quality of life of these patients. New applications and techniques have…