Ultrasound has no anti-inflammatory effect

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Abstract

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 found a complete absence of any anti-inflammatory action.

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Goddard, D. H., Revell, P. A., Cason, J., Gallagher, S., & Currey, H. L. (1983). Ultrasound has no anti-inflammatory effect. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 42(5), 582–584. https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.42.5.582

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