[Characteristics of the effect of a constant electromagnetic field on reparative processes in spinal cord injuries]. / Osobennosti vozdeistviia postoiannogo élektromagnitnogo polia na vosstanovite'lnye protsessy pri travmakh spinnogo mozga.

In 171 white rats the spinal cord was completely sectioned in the upper thoracic region. In 46 control rats an early crude spinal cord scar was identified which precluded the growth of nervous fibers. On the contrary, in animals exposed to constant magnetic field a smooth spinal cord scar was found with collaterals of anterior spinal arteria, recrease of the destruction zone and nervous fiber growth across the scar, This resulted in restored hind paw motility by 56 +/- 4.8% as related to control rats in which motility did not restore. Magnet therapy applied as a part in combined restitutional therapy in 104 patients in early restitution period yielded a 46.15 +/- 4.89% to 76.32 +/- 4.87% increase in the rate of restoration of motor and sensory functions. With the therapy applied in late periods, the restitution was 48.1 +/- 5.6% and 78.1 +/- 3.9%, respectively. The magnetic field is considered as a reparation booster in spinal cord trauma applicable in any stage of the disease.