The potential of magnetotherapy for the complex treatment of chronic osteomyelitis in children

This study included a group of patients (n = 45) presenting with chronic osteomyelitis at the stage of incomplete remission. Their combined treatment was carried out using local laser irradiation and fluctuating magnetotherapy. It was shown to improve the general clinical conditions of the patients and blood circulation at the site of inflammation, have the anesthetic effect, stimulate muscular motor function in the affected limb, and promote regeneration of the bone tissue. The proposed treatment program may be used as a variant of the therapeutic strategy for the management of children presenting with chronic osteomyelitis.

osteomyelitis, children, laser therapy, pulsed magnetotherapy