Development of a Therapeutic Device for Osteoporosis

Abstract:

Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) have been reported as a non-invasive way in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. A new PEMF generator was designed to produce more homogeneous magnetic field than normal Helmholtz coils. The intensity and distribution of magnetic field y were calculated theoretically. The results showed that magnetic field generated by improved Helmholtz coils (three identical coils) is more intensive and homogeneous than normal Helmholtz coils (two identical coils). Moreover, this apparatus might play a significant role in the study of biological effects of PEMF on osteoporosis.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 302)
• Pages: 603-606
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.302.603
• Online since: February 2013
• Authors: Tian Yue, Lei Tao
• Keywords: Helmholtz Coils, Osteoporosis, Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields

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