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Ultrasound has no anti-inflammatory effect.
  1. D H Goddard,
  2. P A Revell,
  3. J Cason,
  4. S Gallagher,
  5. H L Currey

    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 have found a complete absence of any anti-inflammatory action.

    https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.42.5.582

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