Ultrasound therapy and metal implant

[namratasnv]

Hi,

I think it is better if you dont go for any US as it damages the tissues permanently, when you are suspecting something in your joints or any part of your body it is better first to consult it with the doctor and try to do some exercises that will be helpful but if there is a big problem then in that case it becomes compulsory to get an x ray done.

Thanks
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[thisoldPT]

I cannot find any resources either that say you should not ultrasound over metal implants unless they are cemented in or if there is plastic in the area. I am curious as to why we are still told that you should never US over metal and that people seem to be giving their opinions but that there aren't any valid studies to support this...just word of mouth and opinions...which could be correct I know.

Also, I had a ganglion cyst while in my first year of college...18 y/o and was told that I could have it excised or that the MD would just be happy to smash it with a book.....I didn't have time for this and smashed it myself with a Websters Dictionary.....really hard, several times and this did work without return. I am sure this goes against all of are kind/caring personalities but I sure felt none of this on myself....I am glad it went away after several months of discomfort.