Ultrasonics in the Treatment of Arthrosis

Abstract

96 patients suffering from degenerative joint disease were treated with ultrasonic waves within a period covering December 1971 to April 1974. Out of the to ta l number of 96 patients under treatment, 52 (54%) achieved a satisfacto ry rate while 3? patients (33%) enjoyed a lower rate of recovery and the remaining 12 patients (13%) had negative or unknown response. The methods ofaction and procedure are discussed.