DEVICE FOR THE REGENERATION AND PREVENTION OF DEGENERATION OF THE CARTILAGINOUS TISSUE AND SUBCHRONDRAL BONE AND THE PROLIFERATION OF CHONDROCYTES BY MEANS OF A PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD

摘要

Device for the regeneration and prevention of degeneration of the cartila ge and subchondral bone and the proliferation of chondrocytes by means of el ectromagnetic waves comprising a device (3) for generating a periodic signal u(t) and a power amplifier (8) suitable for applying the signal u(t) to a p air of solenoids (12) for the generation of an electromagnetic field M(t) ad dressed towards a portion of human/animal body containing cartilage. Setting means (6,4) are provided for the generation of an electromagnetic field hav ing intensity between 0.2 and 2 milliTesla, frequency between 37 and 75Hz an d period of application between 1 hour and 9 hours.