scholarly journals Effects of Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound on Pain and Functional Disability in Patients With Early-Stage Lumbar Spondylolysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahad Tanveer ◽  
Syed Asadullah Arslan ◽  
Haider Darain ◽  
Ashfaq Ahmad ◽  
Syed Amir Gilani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Disability ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Invasive Treatment ◽  
Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Lumbar Spondylolysis

Abstract Background: Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound (LIPUS) is beneficial in accelerating fracture recovery, enhancing their capacity to execute tasks of daily life and, as a result, their autonomy. Methods: Thirty-four (29 males and 5 females) pre-diagnosed patients referred by an orthopaedic surgeon exhibiting symptomatic low back pain for at least four months were recruited and randomly divided into LIPUS group and Routine Physical Therapy (RPT) group. The lottery method was used to randomly assign patients into two groups. Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) was utilized for the measurement of pain and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for functional disability. Patients were assessed at baseline, at the end of 12th and 20 th week. Interventions were applied by the physical therapist having more than eight years of clinical experience for 10 weeks on alternate days. Results: LIPUS group reported greater reduction in pain with mean change of 3.18 points (95% CI: 2.2, 4.2; p < 0.001) at 12 th week, 6.18 points (95% CI: 5.5, 6.8; p < 0.001) at 20th week follow-up and functional disability with mean change of 28.24 points (95% CI: 23.7, 36 32.8; p < 0.001) at 12th week and 39.47 points (95% CI: 31.8, 47.1; p < 0.001) at 20th week follow-up compared with the RPT group.Conclusion: Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound has significantly reduced pain and functional disability in patients with early-stage lumbar spondylolysis and could be preferred as a safe non-invasive treatment method for early bone healing. Trial registration: WHO-Iranian registry of clinical trials (IRCT20200206046396N1, Dated: 02/05/2020).

scholarly journals Effects of low intensity pulsed ultrasound to reduce the effusion volumes and pain with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
P. Shanmuga Raju ◽  
Chokkarapu Ramu ◽  
N. S. Harshavardhan ◽  
K. Rajender ◽  
G. Sachin
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Ultrasound Therapy ◽  
Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
And Control

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The study aim was to determine the effect of low intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy to reduce the effusion volumes and pain in patients with Knee OA.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This study design was randomized controlled trial. Total 50 patients diagnosed with Knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to two groups. Group I was using treatment of low intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy and group II was administered TENS with home exercise respectively. Treatments were 6 days per week and duration of 2 week. The amount of effusion volume will be measured via ultrasonograpy in knee.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The<strong> </strong>maximum number of cases are lying in age group &gt;60 years which is 28% and 40% in cases and control group respectively and age distribution in both the group is statistically not significant. The mean age of patients in cases and control group is 57.08±7.40 years and 58.04±9.93 years respectively.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Low intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy significantly reduced the effusion volumes and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis.</p>

TREATMENT OF HOOK OF THE HAMATE FRACTURES IN ADULTS USING LOW-INTENSITY PULSED ULTRASOUND

Hand Surgery ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (03) ◽  
pp. 433-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michiyo Tomaru ◽  
Denju Osada ◽  
Satoshi Fujita ◽  
Kazuya Tamai
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Bony Union ◽  
Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Exposure ◽  
Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Hypothenar Eminence

Two delayed unions and one nonunion of hook of the hamate fractures in adults aged 31-, 40-, and 41-years-old were treated with low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS). Ultrasound treatment was started at three, four, and six months after injury and ultrasound exposure at the hook of the hamate in the hypothenar eminence was carried out for four to five months. During the management period, there was no immobilisation with a cast or brace and limited strain with only routine daily activities allowed. In all cases, bony union was confirmed on carpal tunnel radiographs or computed tomography at the final follow-up time of eight and 36 months after injuries.

scholarly journals Effect of Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound (LIPUS) on Tooth Movement and Root Resorption: A Prospective Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 804 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarek El-Bialy ◽  
Khaled Farouk ◽  
Terry D. Carlyle ◽  
William Wiltshire ◽  
Robert Drummond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tooth Movement ◽  
Root Resorption ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Control Side ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group 1

The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible effect of low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on tooth movement and root resorption in orthodontic patients. Twenty-one patients were included in a split-mouth study design (group 1). Ten additional patients were included with no LIPUS device being used and this group was used as the negative control group (group 2). Group 1 patients were given LIPUS devices that were randomly assigned to right or left side on upper or lower arches. LIPUS was applied to the assigned side that was obtained by randomization, using transducers that produce ultrasound with a pulse frequency of 1.5 MHz, a pulse repetition rate of 1 kHz, and average output intensity of 30 mW/cm2. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were taken before and after treatment. The extraction space dimensions were measured every four weeks and root lengths of canines were measured before and after treatment. The data were analyzed using paired t-test. The study outcome showed that the mean rate of tooth movement in LIPUS side was 0.266 ± 0.092 mm/week and on the control side was 0.232 ± 0.085 mm/week and the difference was statistically significant. LIPUS increased the rate of tooth movement by an average of 29%. For orthodontic root resorption, the LIPUS side (0.0092 ± 0.022 mm/week) showed a statistically significant decrease as compared to control side (0.0223 ± 0.022 mm/week). The LIPUS application accelerated tooth movement and minimized orthodontically induced tooth root resorption at the same time.

scholarly journals Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound for chronic patellar tendinopathy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Rheumatology ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. J. Warden ◽  
B. R. Metcalf ◽  
Z. S. Kiss ◽  
J. L. Cook ◽  
C. R. Purdam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Patellar Tendinopathy ◽  
Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Double Blind Placebo ◽  
Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Low Intensity

scholarly journals Role of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on lumbar spondylolysis: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Fahad Tanveer ◽  
Syed Asadullah Arslan ◽  
Haider Darain ◽  
Ashfaq Ahmad ◽  
Syed Amir Gilani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Bone Union ◽  
Lumbar Region ◽  
Interventional Ultrasound ◽  
Union Rate ◽  
Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Lumbar Spondylolysis

Objective: To systematically review the role of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on lumbar spondylolysis. Method: Literature search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, PEDro and Scopus databases to identify relevant studies published between 2010 and 2020 by using medical subject headings and applying Booleans, such as low-intensity pulsed ultrasound OR interventional ultrasound AND lumbar spine OR lumbar region AND spondylolysis OR stress fracture. Unpublished studies were hand-searched in the journals, abstracts of conferences were reviewed, and citation index was used for searching experts in the field and then contacting them for information. Studies included were the ones that had at least one of the following outcomes: bone union rate, treatment period to bone union and time to return to previous activities. Results: Of the 243 studies identified, 228(94%) were full text articles and only 2(0.8%) studies were critically appraised for qualitative synthesis based on bone union rate, treatment period to bone union, and time to return to previous activities. Conclusion: Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound was found to be effective for bone union and a useful therapy for quick return to playing sports in patients with lumbar spondylolysis. Key Words: Lumbar region, Spondylolysis, Interventional ultrasound, Systematic review.

scholarly journals The use of low intensity pulsed ultrasound in the foot and ankle

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 217-224
Author(s):  
Mustafa S. Rashid ◽  
Yves Tourné ◽  
Kar H. Teoh
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Clinical Effectiveness ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Ankle Surgery ◽  
Hindfoot Fusion

Low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) therapy has demonstrated clinical effectiveness in achieving union in a variety of fracture situations. Few studies have investigated the effectiveness of LIPUS therapy in foot and ankle surgery. The overall rate of union in all published studies relating to the use of LIPUS in a variety of foot and ankle fracture and fusion situations is 95%. Some studies suggest lower healing rates (~ 67%) when LIPUS therapy is used to treat hindfoot fusion nonunion. A well-powered, high-quality, randomized controlled trial is needed to demonstrate the clinical and cost effectiveness of LIPUS therapy in foot and ankle surgery. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2021;6:217-224. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.200045

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