RE: Phonophoresis vs Iontophoresis

[Guest guest]

Here are some studies I have collected over the years on both Phono, us and

Inoto.

We don't have any real problems with reimbursment for either. Phono is

obviuosly biilled as ultrasound. Remeber that the cost of the pads and

medication is included in the code for ionto according to the RBRVS and that

it is a timed based code.

Penderghest, CE Double blind clinical efficacy study of pulsed

phonophoresis on perceived pain associated with symptomatic tendonitis

Journal of Sport Rehab 9-19 Voulume 7 (1) 2/98

Klaiman, MD Phonophoresis versus ultrasound in the treatment of common

musculoskeletal conditions

Med Sci Sports Exerc 1349-1355 Volume 30 (9) 1998

Bare, AC Phonophoretic delivery of 10% hydrocortisone through the epidermis

of humans as determined by serum cortisol concentrations Physical Therapy

pages 738-749 Vloume 76 (7) 7/1996

Gudeman, SD Treatment of plantar fasciitis by iontophoresis of .4%

dexamethasone Am J sports Med

pages 312-316 Volume 25 (3) 1997

Li, LC The efficacy of dexamethasone iontophoresis for the treatment of

rheumatoid arthritic knees: A pilot study Arthritis Care Research pages

126-132 Volume9 (2) 4-96

Good Luck

Jeff Weil, MS,PT

Hi everyone:

We would really appreciate any articles on the efficacy of phonophoresis vs

iontophoresis. I would also like any input you may have regarding

reimbursement on both ionto and phono.

Thanks for your help.

Rita

Lennox Physical Therapy

New Jersey

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