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The effect of pulsed electromagnetic/magnetic field therapy on tendon inflammation (tendoachilles).

by Lee Wai Chi, Edwin. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1993. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 115-125). / Acknowledgments --- p.I / List of figures --- p.II / List of tables --- p.III / List of graphs --- p.III / Abstract --- p.VIII / Chapter I.CHAPTER ONE --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Electromagnetic / Magnetic field in biological interventions --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Objective of the study --- p.4 / Chapter 1.3 --- Hypothesis of the study --- p.5 / Chapter II.CHAPTER TWO --- Literature Review --- p.6 / Chapter 2.1 --- Inflammation / Chapter 2.1.1 --- Models of studying tendon injuries --- p.6 / Chapter 2.1.2 --- Methods of measuring inflammation --- p.7 / Chapter 2.1.3 --- Treatments of soft tissue inflammation --- p.9 / Chapter 2.2 --- Aspects of electromagnetic and magnetic fields / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Applications of electromagnetic / magnetic fields in soft tissue inflammation --- p.12 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Physiological effects of electromagnetic/magnetic fields / Chapter 2.2.2.1 --- Experiments on inflammation --- p.16 / Chapter 2.2.2.2 --- Experiments on soft tissue / tendon injuries --- p.16 / Chapter 2.2.2.3 --- Experiments on blood circulation --- p.18 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- Experiments with different parameter settings of PEMF / PMF in soft tissue inflammation --- p.19 / Chapter 2.2.4 --- Proposed mechanisms of electromagnetic/magnetic fields --- p.22 / Chapter III.CHAPTER THREE --- Methods and Materials --- p.23 / Chapter 3.1 --- Animal models --- p.23 / Chapter 3.2 --- Apparatus --- p.24 / Chapter 3.3 --- Treatment Regimen --- p.27 / Chapter 3.4 --- Assessments --- p.29 / Chapter IV.CHAPTER FOUR --- Histological Assessment --- p.30 / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.30 / Chapter 4.2 --- Methods --- p.31 / Chapter 4.3 --- Results --- p.31 / Chapter 4.4 --- Discussions --- p.45 / Chapter V.CHAPTER FIVE --- Morphometrical analysis on tissue sections with immunochemical staining --- p.51 / Chapter 5.1 --- Introduction / Chapter 5.1.1 --- Different approaches in identification of macrophages --- p.51 / Chapter 5.1.2 --- Avidin-biotin enzyme complex assay --- p.52 / Chapter 5.2 --- Methods --- p.54 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- ABC method --- p.54 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- Morphometric analysis of tissue sections --- p.55 / Chapter 5.2.3 --- Statistical method --- p.56 / Chapter 5.3 --- Results / Chapter 5.3.1 --- Immunochemical results --- p.56 / Chapter 5.3.2 --- Morphometric results --- p.60 / Chapter 5.4 --- Discussions --- p.64 / Chapter VI.CHAPTER SIX --- Biochemical Assessments --- p.67 / Chapter 6.1 --- Water content / Chapter 6.1.1 --- Introduction --- p.67 / Chapter 6.1.2 --- Methods --- p.68 / Chapter 6.1.2.1 --- Water content measurement --- p.68 / Chapter 6.1.2.2 --- Statistical method --- p.69 / Chapter 6.1.3 --- Results --- p.72 / Chapter 6.1.4 --- Discussions --- p.77 / Chapter 6.2 --- Total collagen content / Chapter 6.2.1 --- Introduction --- p.81 / Chapter 6.2.1.1 --- Hydroxyproline as an indicator for collagen content assay --- p.81 / Chapter 6.2.2 --- Methods / Chapter 6.2.2.1 --- Hydrolysis method --- p.82 / Chapter 6.2.2.2 --- Standard-curve preparation --- p.83 / Chapter 6.2.2.3 --- Statstical method --- p.84 / Chapter 6.2.3 --- Results --- p.84 / Chapter 6.2.4 --- Discussions --- p.89 / Chapter VII.CHAPTER SEVEN --- Discussion --- p.92 / Chapter VIII.CHAPTER EIGHT --- Summary and Conclusions --- p.103 / Appendix A : Histological reagents preparations --- p.106 / Appendix B : Staining procedures for standard H & E --- p.107 / Appendix C : Immunochemical staining reagents preparations --- p.108 / Appendix D : Staining procedure for StreptABComplex / HRP --- p.110 / AppendixE : Biochemical reagents and preparations --- p.111 / Appendix F : Hydrolysis method for the tendon --- p.112 / Appendix G : Standard-curve of hydroxyproline --- p.113 / Appendix H : Determination of optimal hours for collagen hydrolysis --- p.114 / REFERENCES --- p.115

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_319238
Date January 1993
ContributorsLee, Wai Chi, Edwin., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of Clinical and Pathological Sciences.
PublisherChinese University of Hong Kong
Source SetsThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeText, bibliography
Formatprint, ix, 125 leaves : ill. (some col. mounted) ; 30 cm.
RightsUse of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)

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