ELECTRIC-CURRENT AND ELECTROMAGNETIC-FIELD EFFECTS ON SOFT-TISSUE - IMPLICATIONS FOR WOUND-HEALING

This paper reviews the electrical current stimulation of wounds, A his torical perspective is followed by a brief theoretical section, which indicates basic avenues in the theory of electric current stimulation of wounds. The appearance and modifications of physiological electric currents in wounded tissues are further discussed. A review of differe nt modalities of electrical stimulation includes direct current stimul ation, low-frequency pulsed current, and high voltage stimulation. Bas ic principles of electrode construction and use are followed by a sect ion related to dosimetry of electrical current stimulation.