Non-pharmacological treatments in the stimulation of osteogenesis

Author(s)

Daniela CL Carvalho ^[1] ; Giovana C Rosim ^[2] ; Luiz Otavio R Gama ^[3] ; Marcelo R Tavares ^[4] ; Ricardo A Tribioli ^[5] ; Irene R Santos ^[6] ; Alberto Cliquet Jr ^[7]

Affiliation

^[1] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia - Brasil

^[2] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos - Brasil

^[3] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos - Brasil

^[4] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos - Brasil

^[5] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos - Brasil

^[6] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos - Brasil

^[7] Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia - Brasil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Revista de Saúde Pública; v. 36, n. 5, p. 647-654, 2002-10-00.

Abstract

Mechanical loads cause bone deformation leading to bone resorption and an increase in local bone formation. However, the stimulus for bone formation depends on the amount and frequency of bone deformation. High calcium intake is required to increase bone formation. There are also non-pharmacological treatments, such as electrical stimulation, low-intensity ultrasound, and laser, which revealed to promote osteogenesis. The article intends to evaluate non-pharmacological, alternative methods which assist in the increase of bone formation or in the osteogenic stimulus. A literature review was carried out for the period between 1982 to 2001. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 96/12198-2 - Development of mechanisms, artificial organs and biosensors in the modulation, control and communication in biomechanical and rehabilitation systems.
• Grantee: Alberto Cliquet Junior
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants