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specialized tissues (fertile metaphysis, testicles, ovaries), since they could suffer
damage;
avoid use in the neighbourhood of the heart, especially if there are any electro-
mechanical appliances (pace-maker), since this could damage them permanently.
Special precautions should be taken when carrying out applications on the rachis of
patients with a diagnosis of laminectomy, for possible damage to the spinal medulla.
No applications must be made in the immediate neighbourhood of the eyes or the uterus
(abdomen/lumbar area) in case of pregnancy, due to the risk of provoking cavitation, even
with a proper dosage.
The presence of articular prostheses and metal synthesis media may cause problems, since
they can absorb a higher amount of ultrasounds and thus deteriorate or damage the
adjacent tissues.
Use of such physical therapy is not advisable when treating pathologies of young people,
especially children (e.g. fertile conjugation cartilage).
The staff performing the operations must not be exposed for too long a time to the action
of ultrasounds, since this could cause lesions (the so-called “ultrasound illness”).
