Indications
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Notes
Upon improvement, continue treatment until wound is
closed
7.2.4
Hidradenitis
Definition: Sweat
gland
abscess
Goal of
treatment:
Quick healing
Favourable
combinations:
Short-wave or microwave therapy is the preferred method
Heat therapy – short-wave
Mode Pulsed
mode
Applicator
Plate electrodes / diode
Location of treatment
In the axilla
Electrode-skin distance
Active: 1cm (small plate
electrode above the
inflammation focus)
diode in contact with skin
Passive: 4 cm with larger
electrode
Duration of treatment
10 min
Treatment dosage
Dosage: 1 – 2
Treatment interval
Daily
10 treatments
Notes
The use of coil (induction-field) electrodes rather than
capacitor (dielectric-field) electrodes is recommended
7.2.5
Panaritia
Definition:
Whitlow, purulent inflammation on fingers and hand due to infection with
suppuratives
Goal of
treatment:
Inflammation stop
Favourable
combinations:
Short-wave therapy is the preferred method
Heat therapy – short-wave
Mode Pulsed
mode
Applicator
Plate electrodes / rubber electrodes / diode
Location of treatment
Above inflammation – Passive rubber electrode under the
hand
Electrode-skin distance
Active: 2 – 3 cm (small plate
electrode above the
inflammation focus)
Passive: 3 cm with rubber
electrode
Duration of treatment
5 min – 10 min
Treatment dosage
Dosage: 1 – 2