Can pulsed shortwave diathermy be used over surgically-implanted metal?

David O. Draper, Johanna M. Hoch

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Abstract

Pulsed shortwave diathermy (PSWD) is an electrical-magnetic modality used for generating thermal effects in tissues. Contemporary practice recommendations indicate PSWD should not be used over tissues surrounding surgically-implanted metal. There is recent evidence to show PSWD is safe over metal implants except looped wires. This study investigated the thermal effects of PSWD over the upper humerus of a patient with a surgically-implanted rod in his humerus and found no posttreatment temperature differences between the rod and surrounding tissue. Based upon this exploratory Clinical CASE Report, PSWD does not heat up surgically-implanted metal when used at 100 watts total power.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23-27
Number of pages5
JournalInternational Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training
Volume22
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2017

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Keywords

  • Deep heat
  • Overheating
  • Range of motion

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation

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