Cone Beam Computed Tomography in the Assessment of the Effectiveness of Physical Therapy with the Use of the Electromagnetic Field Combined with Light Radiation Emitted by LEDs in the Treatment of Inflammation of the Paranasal Sinuses-A Case Study.

International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022 · Benefit · Very low evidence

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In a 39-year-old female treated for paranasal sinusitis, therapy combining an extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) with LED light was associated with near-complete restoration of normal sinus pneumatization and a marked reduction in mucosal…

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PublicationInternational journal of environmental research and public health · 2022

Study typecase_report

Reported directionBenefit

Evidence ratingVery low

Abstract

Modern high-resolution volumetric tomography, commonly known as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), is one of the most innovative imaging techniques which can provide views of anatomical structures not attainable by conventional techniques. Magnetic field LED therapy is a physical therapy method, combining the effects of the Extremely Low Frequency-Electromagnetic Field (ELF-EMF) and high-power light radiation emitted by Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The method has been widely applied in the treatment and rehabilitation of complications of many medical conditions, including in dentistry. The aim of this study was to use CBCT to assess the effectiveness of the simultaneous use of electromagnetic field and LED light in the physical therapy of paranasal sinusitis. Treatments employing the electromagnetic field combined with LED light were administered to a 39-year-old female outpatient of the physiotherapy ward for rehabilitation therapy of paranasal sinusitis. Normal sinus pneumatization was restored almost completely. Reduction in the swelling of the sinus mucosa was so significant that even the pneumatization of the ethmoid bulla was restored. Physical therapy with the simultaneous use of ELF-EMF and LED light was found to be effective in the rehabilitation of the patient with paranasal sinusitis. Positive effects of the treatment were confirmed by CBCT findings.

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Study typecase_report

Effect directionbenefit

Population39-year-old female outpatient treated for paranasal sinusitis

Sample size1

ExposureELF

Evidence strengthVery lowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

CBCT-assessed sinus pneumatization
Swelling of sinus mucosa
Pneumatization of ethmoid bulla

Limitations

Case study/single patient (no control group)
Exposure parameters (e.g., ELF-EMF frequency/intensity, LED wavelength/dose, treatment duration) not reported in the abstract

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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013570
PubMed: 36294150

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