Ultrasound indications include which of the following conditions?

Ultrasound indications include which of the following conditions?

• A. Acute sprain
• B. Dermal ulcers
• C. Malignant area
• D. Cardiac pacemaker

Answer: (B)

Ultrasound therapy is used to promote tissue healing by delivering acoustic energy that increases local blood flow, cellular activity, and collagen synthesis. Dermal ulcers fit as an indication because the energy supports wound healing, granulation tissue formation, and closure. Areas with malignancy are avoided because stimulating tissue there could potentially promote cancer activity, and implanted devices like a cardiac pacemaker pose a risk of heating or device interference, making ultrasound inappropriate. An acute sprain isn’t a primary indication for ultrasound in standard practice, so the option reflects a condition that isn’t treated with ultrasound in this context.

Ultrasound therapy is used to promote tissue healing by delivering acoustic energy that increases local blood flow, cellular activity, and collagen synthesis. Dermal ulcers fit as an indication because the energy supports wound healing, granulation tissue formation, and closure. Areas with malignancy are avoided because stimulating tissue there could potentially promote cancer activity, and implanted devices like a cardiac pacemaker pose a risk of heating or device interference, making ultrasound inappropriate. An acute sprain isn’t a primary indication for ultrasound in standard practice, so the option reflects a condition that isn’t treated with ultrasound in this context.