title: Phonophoresis with 1 percent versus 10 percent hydrocortisone.
abstract: Phonophoresis, using a topical hydrocortisone preparation, is a little-used method of delivering concentrated antiinflammatory medication to inflamed subcutaneous areas. A retrospective study of 285 patients treated for a variety of common inflammatory conditions compared the results of treatment using a 1 percent hydrocortisone solution preparation and a 10 percent hydrocortisone preparation. The results of the study demonstrated the efficacy of the treatment and the superiority of the 10 percent preparation. The method offers a painless alternative to percutaneous steroid injections in the treatment of selected inflammatory conditions.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone; D007249:Inflammation / Q000188:drug therapy; D014465:Ultrasonics
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D006854:Hydrocortisone