Kesemenli, CCSubasi, MKaya, HSert, CBüyükbayram, HArslan, HNecmioglu, S2024-04-242024-04-2420030513-57961976-2437https://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.2003.44.3.385https://hdl.handle.net/11468/19251The effects of electromagnetic field on distraction osteogenesis and new bony tissue were investigated. Twenty-five New Zealand rabbits were divided into an experimental (12 rabbits) and a control (13 rabbits) group. An osteotomy was performed on the right tibia in the diaphyseal region in both groups. The experimental group was exposed to a magnetic field of 50 Hz 1.0 mT for 3 hours a day for 13 weeks. The control group was kept in a similar environment but with no electromagnetic field. The distraction was continued until an increase of 10 mm was achieved. At weeks 4, 8, and 13, radiography, scintigraphy, and a biopsy were performed in both groups, and the results were statistically analyzed. The X-ray results were similar in both groups at all times. On the other hand while the scintigraphic and histopathological results were similar at weeks 4 and 13 in both groups, the osteoblastic activity was significantly greater in the experimental group at week 8 (p<0.01). In conclusion an electromagnetic field increases the osteoblastic activity and osteogenesis, but has little effect during the remodeling phase.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessDistraction OsteogenesisMagnetic FieldArticle443385391WOS:0001839503000042-s2.0-00382365901283357510.3349/ymj.2003.44.3.385Q1Q3