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Cone Beam Computed Tomography in the Assessment of the Effectiveness of Physical Therapy with the Use of the Electromagnetic Field Combined with Light Radiation Emitted by LEDs in the Treatment of Inflammation of the Paranasal Sinuses—A Case Study

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  • Konrad Kijak

    (Student Scientific Society, Department of Internal Medicine, Angiology and Physical Medicine, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40-055 Katowice, Poland)

  • Grzegorz Cieślar

    (Department of Internal Medicine, Angiology and Physical Medicine, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40-055 Katowice, Poland)

  • Małgorzata Kowacka

    (Provincial Specialist Hospital No. 4 in Bytom, 41-902 Bytom, Poland)

  • Piotr Skomro

    (Department of Propaedeutic, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Helena Gronwald

    (Department of Propaedeutic, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Adam Garstka

    (Department of Propaedeutic, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Danuta Lietz-Kijak

    (Department of Propaedeutic, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland)

Abstract

Modern high-resolution volumetric tomography, commonly known as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), is one of the most innovative imaging techniques which can provide views of anatomical structures not attainable by conventional techniques. Magnetic field LED therapy is a physical therapy method, combining the effects of the Extremely Low Frequency-Electromagnetic Field (ELF-EMF) and high-power light radiation emitted by Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The method has been widely applied in the treatment and rehabilitation of complications of many medical conditions, including in dentistry. The aim of this study was to use CBCT to assess the effectiveness of the simultaneous use of electromagnetic field and LED light in the physical therapy of paranasal sinusitis. Treatments employing the electromagnetic field combined with LED light were administered to a 39-year-old female outpatient of the physiotherapy ward for rehabilitation therapy of paranasal sinusitis. Normal sinus pneumatization was restored almost completely. Reduction in the swelling of the sinus mucosa was so significant that even the pneumatization of the ethmoid bulla was restored. Physical therapy with the simultaneous use of ELF-EMF and LED light was found to be effective in the rehabilitation of the patient with paranasal sinusitis. Positive effects of the treatment were confirmed by CBCT findings.

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  • Konrad Kijak & Grzegorz Cieślar & Małgorzata Kowacka & Piotr Skomro & Helena Gronwald & Adam Garstka & Danuta Lietz-Kijak, 2022. "Cone Beam Computed Tomography in the Assessment of the Effectiveness of Physical Therapy with the Use of the Electromagnetic Field Combined with Light Radiation Emitted by LEDs in the Treatment of Inf," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(20), pages 1-9, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:20:p:13570-:d:947638
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    1. Katarzyna Janczewska & Kamil Koszela & Robert Klimkiewicz & Anna Kubsik-Gidlewska & Agnieszka Jankowska & Paulina Klimkiewicz & Marta Woldańska-Okońska, 2023. "Analgesic Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Combining the Use of Electromagnetic Fields with Light Radiation Emitted by LEDs along with the Use of Topical Herbal Ointment in Patients with Gonarthrosis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-10, February.

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