Biochemical changes following electro-acupuncture and static magnetic field therapy in rabbits for bone defect healing

Aim: To evaluate the effect of Electro-Acupuncture (EA) and Static Magnetic Field (SMF) therapy on healing of bone defect in rabbits. Materials and Methods: A 2 mm bone defect was created at radial midshaft of 18 New Zealand White rabbits. The animals were then randomly divided into 3 equal groups....

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Published in:Veterinary World 2014-02, Vol.7 (2), p.83-86
Main Authors: Shakya, Girraj, Zama, M.M.S, Aithal, H.P, John, Reihii, Baghel, Mahendra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Animals
Bone diseases
Care and treatment
Diseases
Health aspects
Magnetic fields
Patient outcomes
Physiological aspects
Rabbits
Zoological research
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Summary:Aim: To evaluate the effect of Electro-Acupuncture (EA) and Static Magnetic Field (SMF) therapy on healing of bone defect in rabbits. Materials and Methods: A 2 mm bone defect was created at radial midshaft of 18 New Zealand White rabbits. The animals were then randomly divided into 3 equal groups. The animals in the group A did not receive any physiotherapy and served as control. Group B animals were treated with the EA using 50 Hz and 3-10 mA DD current for 10 min. Group C animals were treated with SMF therapy on alternate days till day 15. Activity of serum calcium (Ca), potassium (P) and ALP; Plasma Cortisol and LPO were evaluated preoperatively and on days 7, 15, 30 and 60 of experiment. Results: Postoperatively, SMF therapy treated animals exhibited higher Ca, P and ALP level and low initial level of Cortisol and LPO as compared to EA and control group animal. Conclusion: SMF and EA had positive effect on bone defect healing and early resolution of stress, induced due to creation of bone defect, however SMF had an edge over EA. Keywords: bone defect healing, electro acupuncture, static magnetic field. Abbreviations: ALP- alkaline phosphatase, SMF- static magnetic field, EA- electro acupuncture, PMF- pulsed magnetic field, LPO- lipid peroxidation.
ISSN:0972-8988
2231-0916
DOI:10.14202/vetworld.2014.83-86