Short term efficacy of ibuprofen phonophoresis versus continuous ultrasound therapy in knee osteoarthritis

Kozanoglu E., Basaran S., Guzel R., Guler-Uysal F.

SWISS MEDICAL WEEKLY, vol.133, pp.333-338, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 133
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Journal Name: SWISS MEDICAL WEEKLY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.333-338
  • Keywords: phonophoresis, ultrasound, treatment, knee, osteoarthritis, DRUG-DELIVERY, HYDROCORTISONE, WOMAC
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim of study: To compare the effectiveness of ibuprofen phonophoresis (PH) with conventional ultrasound (US) therapy in knee osteoarthritis.