Ultrasound Parameters

Question 1

What are the Ultrasound Parameters for Soft Tissue Impairment with 1-2cm depth

Answer 1

• Duty Cycle = 100%
• Frequency = 3MHz
• Intensity = 0.5 W/cm2
• Treatment Time = 5-10min

**Thermal

Question 2

What are the Ultrasound Parameters for Soft Tissue Impairment with ≤ 5cm depth

Answer 2

• Duty Cycle = 100%
• Frequency = 1MHz
• Intensity = 1.5-2.0 W/cm2
• Treatment Time = 5-10min

**Thermal

Question 3

What are the Ultrasound Parameters for Tissue Healing/Inflammation with 1-2cm depth

Answer 3

• Duty Cycle = 20%
• Frequency = 3MHz
• Intensity = 0.5-1.0 W/cm2
• Treatment Time = 5-10min

**Non-thermal

Question 4

What are the Ultrasound Parameters for Ultrasound for Tissue Healing/Inflammation with ≤ 5cm depth

Answer 4

• Duty Cycle = 20%
• Frequency = 1MHz
• Intensity = 0.5-1.0 W/cm2
• Treatment Time = 5-10min

**Non-thermal

Question 5

What is the Ultrasound Intensity for Non-Thermal Tissue Healing/Inflammation to treat fractures?

Answer 5

0.2 W/cm2