Ultrasound has no anti-inflammatory effect.

نویسندگان

  • D H Goddard
  • P A Revell
  • J Cason
  • S Gallagher
  • H L Currey
چکیده

The use of therapeutic ultrasound within the Health Service is widespread and growing. The most common indication is to reduce inflammation. We have tested the influence of ultrasound on a model of acute inflammation in the rat, and we have found a complete absence of any anti-inflammatory action.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Annals of the rheumatic diseases

دوره 42 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1983