Quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (qMRI) of the knee using fat-suppressed gradient echo sequences shows high accuracy and adequate precision for cross-sectional and longitudinal studies in OA patients.
However, precision can differ significantly between scanners and sections orientations; for instance, axial scans of the patella may have less accuracy than coronal sagittal images that cover more of the knee joint.
What is MBST?
In this instance, an MRI device uses electromagnetic energy to stimulate your body’s cells into producing cartilage and bone. Studies have proven that this treatment can slow down bone wearout. But that is only one advantage; many patients also report experiencing pain relief, improved mobility and an increase in longevity after receiving this therapy.
Degenerative joint and bone diseases like herniated discs, arthrosis and osteoarthritis begin with wear-and-tear of cartilage covering bones that join together at joints. This wear and tear is accelerated by chronic stress or injury which causes mechanical damage to tissue.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the go-to technique for the assessment of knee articular cartilage integrity and quantity, offering high sensitivity and specificity even among patients with substantial cartilage loss. Semiquantitative measurements such as ratio of articular cartilage volume to total knee compartment surface area (JCVAS) have shown promising predictive validity for patient-relevant outcomes such as increase in pain, decrease in function, time to TKA, etc. when conducting cross-sectional studies; while quantitative MRI methods using fat-suppressed gradient echo sequences have demonstrated acceptable accuracy when conducting longitudinal studies of knee OA.
However, it should be remembered that MRI-based measurements of articular cartilage in clinical practice depend on several factors, including: their ability to detect minute changes in cartilage thickness; stability over time and user adherence to an appropriate protocol for MRI scans.
nuclear magnetic resonance therapy has shown in multiple recent clinical trials to significantly improve bone mineral density for those living with osteoporosis, with recent evidence of this therapy increasing BMD and decreasing fracture risks for osteoporotic patients, particularly those receiving long-term pharmacotherapy – this finding was particularly encouraging given the many adverse side effects associated with long-term drug therapy, including bone fractures and osteoporosis comorbidities – yet many individuals cannot benefit from current pharmaceutical approaches to treat their disease.
How does MBST work?
The treatment works by stimulating the body to heal itself. A device delivers electromagnetic energy directly into damaged tissue cells and activates their ability to produce new cartilage, bone, and tissue – this cell regeneration process is key in eliminating pain, inflammation, and slowing progression of osteoarthritis. Furthermore, this noninvasive, painless treatment has no known side effects while being highly effective when combined with other treatments like physical therapy and medication.
In therapy, the patient lies down and relaxes as the device emits electromagnetic waves into their body, which are then absorbed by protons in water molecules near affected areas. This re-energizes them so they work more effectively to facilitate healing.
To achieve optimal results, a series of nine one-hour sessions is advised for optimal outcomes. Although some patients may notice improvements immediately following their first visit, more often they improve weeks or even months later as cartilage builds and bone density increases.
Magnetic resonance therapy has proven itself as an effective alternative to surgery in treating knee osteoarthritis. Furthermore, it can serve as a preventative measure for those at risk. Furthermore, its safe usage requires no special preparation or follow-up and has proven highly successful at relieving pain, improving knee function and quality of life while simultaneously healing damage caused by osteoarthritis.
Note that MBST is a private treatment and not available through the NHS, yet NICE acknowledges its safety and effectiveness and it has been registered with the MHRA. Furthermore, it works alongside physiotherapy, exercise and medication as an effective, painless means to managing knee osteoarthritis.
What are the side effects of MBST?
Therapeutic magnetic resonance differs from traditional medication in that it encourages cartilage and bone cell regeneration, helping patients regain strength, flexibility, reduced pain levels and ultimately recovery. It is particularly effective at early stage osteoarthritis to avoid severe damage to bones, joints and cartilage.
MBST treatment involves placing a device over the knee that emits electromagnetic energy to stimulate cartilage repair. Sessions generally last an hour, and patients typically notice improvements after just a few treatments; for maximum effects, 7-9 sessions of one-hour treatments should be completed for best results. Plus, this approach has no known negative side effects and can even be combined with other medical procedures!
Astrid R. was suffering from finger polyarthrosis when she started receiving MBST therapy in July 2016. Within 9 one-hour treatments her symptoms had significantly subsided and she could once more perform challenging household duties like gardening and working her plot of land by the riverbank.
Many patients undergoing MBST therapy report seeing positive results within three months, making this form of therapy especially useful for people living with pain and stiffness that interferes with daily activities.
MBST can be combined with other therapies such as physiotherapy, chiropractic and osteopathy to expedite recovery after surgery or hospitalisation. By helping regenerate damaged muscles and joints and returning patients back to physical activity sooner than expected, this type of treatment enables patients to resume their preferred sports and hobbies sooner.
Controlled clinical studies have demonstrated the positive effects of MBST are sustained for more than four years, making it an effective, long-term treatment option to relieve pain and improve quality of life. Recommended by health professionals including physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths as well as general practitioners (GPs), this form of therapy does not have any side effects nor any age restrictions; plus its noninvasive nature means it does not cause irritation to surrounding tissue.
How long will it take to recover from MBST?
This non-invasive and risk free treatment may eliminate the need for surgery or long-term medication and alleviate discomfort from osteoarthritis, herniated discs, neck/back injuries and more.
MBST’s revolutionary technology uses magnetic resonance principles used in MRI to biophysically stimulate regenerative processes at a molecular level in specific cells or tissues.
Degenerative joint and bone diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, gout or bursitis are caused by wear-and-tear damage to cartilage covering bone ends that come together at joints. When this spongy membrane wears away it leads to chronic pain, stiffness and inflammation that has far reaching consequences for physical wellbeing.
Studies of MBST show its benefits can last months after treatment as cartilage regenerates itself in affected joints. Furthermore, unlike pain killers or physical therapy treatments, there are no negative side effects with using MBST at any stage of disease progression or even prevention.
To understand how MBST heals, we used high-resolution structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI). To our surprise, patients with high vs low OA pain showed significantly different brain gray matter volume (GMV), fractional amplitude of low frequency fluctuation (fALFF), and cortical thickness alterations than those without.
At our clinic, patients report experiencing significant improvements in pain and mobility within a day of receiving their initial MBST treatment. Most commonly, cartilage rebuilding continues over time and bone density increases; with full recoveries often happening within three months (but this varies greatly according to individual conditions). As we offer no-obligation consultations to determine if MBST would be suitable for you we encourage booking an appointment as soon as possible to receive this service – our no obligation consultation service is completely free!