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Use of pulsed electromagnetic fields in treatment of loosened cemented hip prostheses. A double-blind trial
Kennedy WF, Roberts CG, Zuege RC, Dicus WT
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 1993 Jan;(286):198-205
clinical trial
8/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: Yes; Blind therapists: Yes; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: Yes; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

A double-blind trial of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) for loosened cemented hip prostheses was conducted at two centers. Of the 40 patients who enrolled, 37 met entry criteria and were available for analysis. All patients completed six months of treatment (either active or control units). Success was determined clinically by a Harris hip score >= 80 points (or an increase of ten points if initially >= 70 points). Ten of the 19 active units were successes (53%), whereas two of the 18 controls (11%) exhibited a placebo effect, a statistically significant and clinically relevant result. A 60% relapse rate among the active successes was seen at 14 months poststimulation, and despite maintenance therapy of one hour per day, the relapse rate increased to 90% at three years. These data suggest that for loosened cemented hip prostheses, use of PEMFs is a treatment option only to delay revision hip surgery.
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