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 language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 23-27 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 2017 |
Keywords
- Deep heat
- Overheating
- Range of motion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation