Vol. 10, Special Issue 5 (2021)

Author(s):
Taziyun Imtiyaz, Firdous AD and Neloofer N

Abstract:
The present study was aimed to evaluate the SMF (Static Magnetic Field Therapy) and TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve stimulation Therapy) and their combined therapies on fracture healing in rabbits (N=24) divided into 4 equal groups. In all the animals fracture was induced using electrical bone saw with two blades creating bone gap of 1.65-2.93 mm between fracture fragments. Post-operatively, all the animals were given analgesic for 3 days and antibiotic for 7 days in addition daily antiseptic dressing of wound for 2 weeks. In group 1, no specific treatment was given and it acted as control whereas group 2 the rabbits were treated with SMF therapy for 6 hours daily. In group 3 the TENS was employed for 10 minutes on daily basis and in group 4 both the therapies were used together for 6 hours and 10 minutes on daily basis respectively. Efficacy of the treatment was monitored by histomorphological evaluation. After completion of the study the animals were slaughtered and the test bone was subjected to Histomorphological study using H and E stain.