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Orthopedic Tip of the Week

Orthopedic Tip of the Month

INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR ULTRASOUND

Indications Contraindications
Acute and/or chronic musculoskeletal conditions Infection
Myofascial TrPs Peripheral neuropathies
Muscle Spasm Peripheral vascular disorders
Neuralgia Malignancies
Neuroma Over metal implants
Calcium deposit Over growing epiphyseal plates
Osteoarthritis Pregnant uterus
Radiculitis Blood-thinning medications
Joint Contractures Over nerve plexus
  Over pacemaker
  Over heart, eyes, genitals, brain


Principles and Practice of Chiropractic, 3rd Edition


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