Long-Term Effect of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Therapy on Osteoarthritis – An Unconventional Case Report
Osteoarthritis is among the most common health issues in adults, with its prevalence increasing with advancing age. There is currently no causal therapy for the disease; hence, the standard approach is symptomatic treatment with surgical joint reconstruction in advanced stages of the disease. The presented case report describes a successful case of long-term therapy for osteoarthritis using molecular biophysical stimulation.
Introduction
Osteoarthritis has long been considered a sign of aging in the musculoskeletal system. The approach to the etiopathogenesis and treatment of the disease has significantly changed over the past decades, but there is still no causal therapy for this degenerative disease of synovial joints. A particular problem in assessing the effectiveness of current and new therapeutic modalities is the absence of an in vivo measurable parameter to objectively evaluate the treatment's effect on osteoarthritis. Most clinical evaluations thus rely on parameters that may be influenced by the placebo effect.
A promising modality for treating osteoarthritis is nuclear magnetic resonance therapy, which operates on the principle of magnetic resonance. Numerous experimental studies have confirmed the effectiveness of this method on the proliferation and viability of chondrocytes and osteoblasts, followed by the stimulation of cartilage regeneration and bone formation. Available clinical studies indicate the therapy's effectiveness in pain relief and improving the functional status of affected joints.
The case report below describes long-term therapy for hip joint osteoarthritis in a German Shepherd. According to the author, the undeniable advantage of the described case is that in dogs – and animals in general – there is no placebo effect.
Case Description
Moro is a Belgian Shepherd who, at the age of 5, began to occasionally limp on his hind leg. After prolonged lying down, he had difficulty standing up on his hind legs, and signs of stiffness in the hips were also noticeable. Due to worsening difficulties, Moro underwent an X-ray examination of the pelvis, which confirmed hip dysplasia with severe osteoarthritis. He was subsequently treated with nuclear magnetic resonance therapy adapted for use in veterinary medicine.
2 months after the first treatment cycle, which lasted 7 days, there was almost no improvement. However, 3 months after the completion of the therapy, there was a significant improvement in health status. Moro displayed increased physical activity and showed no problems even under intense strain. 18 months after the therapy, signs of worsening difficulties began to reappear, but after repeating the cycle of nuclear magnetic resonance therapy, these difficulties significantly diminished again.
9 years had passed since the diagnosis at the time of publishing the case report. Moro regularly underwent annual therapy cycles and even at the age of 14, he remained active, moving without pain and visible difficulties.
Conclusion
The veterinary case report describes the successful long-term therapy of hip osteoarthritis in a Belgian Shepherd using the method of molecular biophysical stimulation. The therapeutic success in an animal is valuable, especially given the absence of the placebo effect, unlike in the evaluation of therapy effectiveness in humans. This further underscores the method's effectiveness.
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Source: Krpan D. MBST – nuclear magnetic resonance therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis, the long-term follow-up – case report. Biomed J Sci Tech Res 2018; 11 (2): 8373–8374, doi: 10.26717/ BJSTR.2018.11.002068
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