Chapter 5. Bioelectric Phenomena: Electrostimulation and Fracture Healing
Published Online: 10 SEP 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9780470824023.ch5
Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd
Book Title
Biophysical Bone Behavior: Principles and Applications
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How to Cite
Behari, J. (2009) Bioelectric Phenomena: Electrostimulation and Fracture Healing, in Biophysical Bone Behavior: Principles and Applications, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470824023.ch5
Publication History
- Published Online: 10 SEP 2009
- Published Print: 10 MAR 2009
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470824009
Online ISBN: 9780470824023
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- Chapter
Keywords:
- bioelectric phenomena - electrostimulation and fracture healing;
- biophysics of fracture;
- bone formation and remodeling and physical and biochemical control;
- basic multicellular units (BMUs) and net bone turnover regulation;
- bone formation/resorption (remodeling) - mechanical VS electrical stimulus;
- tissue differentiation in fracture healing process;
- electromagnetic field and fracture healing;
- venous pressure and bone formation;
- SNR analysis for EMF, US and SGP signals;
- laser–tissue interaction
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Biophysics of Fracture
Bone Fracture Healing
Electromagnetic Field and Fracture Healing
Venous Pressure and Bone Formation
Ultrasound and Bone Repair
SNR Analysis for EMF, US and SGP Signals
Low Energy He-Ne Laser Irradiation and Bone Repair
Electrostimulation of Osteoporosis
Other Techniques: Use of Nanoparticles
Possible Mechanism Involved in Osteoporosis