title: Ultrasound has no anti-inflammatory effect.
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.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005480:Flurbiprofen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007249:Inflammation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D007509:Irritants; D011140:Polyurethanes; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D012867:Skin; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy
chemical_list: D007509:Irritants; D011140:Polyurethanes; D005480:Flurbiprofen