Phonophoresis

Phonophoresis

Phonophoresis is the use of ultrasound to enhance the delivery of topically applied drugs. Phonophoresis has been used in an effort to enhance the absorption of topically applied analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents through the therapeutic application of ultrasound.

External links

*http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=18327300 (J Z Srbely, Ultrasound in the management of osteoarthritis: part I: a review of the current literature, JCCA J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2008 March; 52(1): 30–37)

References

*Bare, A. C., McAnaw, M. B. B., Pritchard, A. D., Struebing, J. G., Smutok, M, A., Christie, D. S., et al. (1996). Phonophoretic delivery of 10% hydrocortisone through the epidermis of humans as determined by serum cortisol concentrations. Physical Therapy, 76 (7), 746-749.
*Byl, N. N. (1995). The use of ultrasound as an enhancer for transcutaneous drug delivery: Phonophoresis. Physical Therapy, 75 (6), 539-553.
*Gogstetter, S., & Goldsmith, L. A. (1999). Treatment of cutaneous sarcoidosis using phonophoresis. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 40 (5), 767-769.

ee also

*Iontophoresis


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