Reversal of Osteoporosis Using Combined Magnetic Fields

It is estimated that by the year 2000, 25 million people will be diagnosed with osteoporosis and thpatients at risk for spine, hip and wrist fractures will be substantially greater. Clearly, osteoporimportance and novel approaches to therapy are required. The long-term objective of this work is totherapeutic modality that can be used to treat osteoporosis. The specific aim of this study is to decombined magnetic field exposure will reverse bone loss due to ovariectomy in rats. Specifically, anwith magnetic fields after osteopenia develops and the treatment potential of the specific magneticbone histomorphometry and densitometry. These parameters will be compared in treated vs. non- treateas in estrogen, PGE2, and parathyroid hormone replacement animals.