Ultrasound

Last updated: Nov 19, 2009

	Ultrasound

 

Ultrasound can help with the following:

	Musculo-Skeletal   Dupuytren's Contracture   The use of ultrasound with heat has proved beneficial in some cases. Some cases have been effectively treated and corrected. Severely contracted hands will sometimes improve considerably. [Heat Therapy and Ultrasonics 208:125;1972 ] Organ Health   Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis)   Lithotripsy uses ultrasound waves to break up kidney stones and gallstones. The treatment is performed in hospital using special equipment and is becoming more and more common.

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		Likely to help
		Highly recommended