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Article: Phonophoresis versus topical application of ketoprofen: comparison between tissue and plasma levels. (Research Report).(polyarthritis treatment methods)
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- Physical Therapy
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- August 1, 2003
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Since the pioneering work of Fellinger and Schmid, who first added ultrasound to the management of digital polyarthritis with hydrocortisone, phonophoresis has been used to enhance transdermal drug delivery in sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation. (1-8) Phonophoresis is believed to accelerate functional recovery by decreasing pain and promoting healing. (9)
Phonophoresis has been used to administer various drugs, including local anesthetics and antibiotics. (2) This technique also has been used successfully to deliver anti-inflammatory medication to inflamed subcutaneous tissues. (2,4,9-12) The possibility of delivering nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ...