Influence of magnetotherapy on bone regeneration: a case report

Abstract

Magnetotherapy, which uses magnetic fields to induce electric fields in the treated tissues, has proven effective in the recovery of avulsion fractures. This therapy promotes osteoblast formation and bone regeneration. It is especially useful in areas where soft tissues attach to the bone, such as tendons and ligaments, and has gained support in physiotherapy and orthopedics. The case report presented below involves a 33-year-old patient who suffered an avulsion fracture of the tip of the external malleolus of the left ankle. She received home care with a physiotherapeutic approach, including 36 sessions of physical therapy, which incorporated doses of magnetotherapy, electrophysical agents, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise, resulting in a 100% improvement in bone remodeling and functional recovery of her left tibiofibular-astragalus joint. Conclusions: Magnetotherapy emerges as a promising tool for treating fractures through pulsed magnetic fields that stimulate cellular activity, promote calcium deposition, and improve local vascularization, facilitating bone consolidation. Proper assessment and clinical reasoning in therapeutic decision-making lead to the correct dosage of these treatment methods.