For Providers

Clinical Overview

Leading Edge Technology


SofPulse is an easy-to-place, non-invasive device that delivers targeted pulsed electromagnetic field therapy to enhance post-surgical recovery, naturally. tPEMF is an innovative process that uses proprietary technology to reduce pain, swelling and inflammation. The therapy is non-invasive and non-pharmacologic, with no known side effects and no potential for overdose or dependency. SofPulse has been used effectively and studied extensively in soft tissue postoperative management.

Recommendations for Use​

tPEMF therapy is recommended for a variety of health conditions, below are just a few of the uses for this innovative technology.

  • Post-surgical and chronic pain

  • Inflammation and edema

  • Acute and chronic wounds

  • Neuropathy

  • Orthopedic conditions

  • Osteoarthritis

  • To promote vasodilation and angiogenesis

No Contraindications​

SofPulse has no contraindications. The FDA label has indicated use, warnings and precautions (each is of a lesser concern down to precautions)

  • Indications:  Adjunctive use in the palliative treatment of postoperative pain and edema in the superficial soft tissue. SofPulse is not indicated as a substitute for treatment of deep tissues such as internal organs. 

  • Warnings: Be sure to ask the patient about possible implants before deciding to use SofPulse. If the patient has implanted leads or an implant containing lead, tPEMF therapy should not be used, even if the implant has been turned off. Examples of implanted systems that may contain lead include cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators, cochlear implants, bone growth stimulators, deep brain stimulators, spinal cord stimulators, and other nerve stimulators. 

  • Precautions: Should not be used during pregnancy or over the joints of skeletally immature patients. The long-term biological effects of pulsed electromagnetic energy are not known at this time.

SofPulse Benefits

SofPulse speeds the body's natural healing process...getting your patient back to their lives and the things they love FASTER

  • Reduces pain and swelling

  • Facilitates healing

  • Drug-free and non-invasive

  • Decreases uses of narcotics, reduces the risk of overdose or dependency

  • Supported by extensive clinical studies

  • No known side effects

  • Reduces treatment costs

Better for patients

  • Reduces pain and use of pain medication (Rohde et al., 2010)

  • Reduces swelling (Johnson et al, 2008)

  • Accelerates wound healing (Kloth et al, 1999)

​More cost-effective for health care facilities

  • Reduces wound care costs (Hall, 2006; Luu et al 2008)

  • Reduces length of in-patient stays (Strauch, et al 2009)

  • Easy-to-use for clinical staff


Improves patient satisfaction

  • Automated dosing device is activated automatically or can be used as needed

  • Promotes mobility in the hospital and in the home

  • Easy-to-use single patient device applied immediately after surgery or injury

Let’s Talk Wound Care

As surgeons, it's crucial that we educate our colleagues and patients about the potential complications that can arise from improper post-surgical wound care. Key points include:

Infection

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the most common and serious complications. We should emphasize that:

  • SSIs typically occur within 30 days after surgery

  • They can increase hospital stay by up to 9.7 days

  • Signs include fever, pus or drainage, increased pain and redness, and foul smell

Wound Dehiscence

This is another critical complication we must highlight:

  • It involves partial or complete separation of wound edges

  • Can occur in 0.5% to 3.4% of abdominopelvic operations

  • Has a mortality rate of approximately 40%

Other Tissue and Wound Complications

We should also discuss:

  • Seroma and hematoma formation

  • Tissue necrosis

  • Periwound dermatitis and edema

  • Delayed healing

Risk Factors

It's important to communicate the factors that increase the risk of complications:

  • Patient-related: obesity, diabetes, smoking, advanced age, malnutrition

  • Procedure-related: type and location of surgery, duration, emergency operations

  • Wound-related: contamination, presence of foreign bodies, inadequate debridement

Prevention Strategies

We should emphasize the importance of:

  • Proper hand hygiene and sterile technique

  • Appropriate use of prophylactic antibiotics

  • Adequate wound cleaning and debridement

  • Proper dressing selection and application

  • Patient education on wound care

Monitoring and Early Intervention

We must stress the importance of:

  • Regular wound assessment for signs of complications

  • Prompt intervention when complications are suspected

  • Appropriate use of wound cultures and targeted antibiotic therapy

For complex cases, we should mention:

  • Negative pressure wound therapy

  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

  • Debridement techniques

  • Skin or tissue grafting

By communicating these key points, we can help ensure that our colleagues and patients are well-equipped to prevent, identify, and manage post-surgical wound complications effecti