Ultrasonic waves approved for broken bones

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Tokyo (UPI) Dec 17, 2006
Japan's Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has approved the use of ultrasonic waves to speed the healing of broken bones.

The use of weak ultrasonic waves can reduce healing time for broken arms and legs by as much as 40 percent, Kyodo News reported. However, doctors reportedly do not know why this is so.

To treat breaks, the ultrasonic machine is reportedly placed in the area with the broken bone. When the machine is turned on, ultrasonic pulses are emitted.

Doctors said patients do not feel anything during the treatment.

With a doctor's approval, patients can even rent the equipment to use at home, the news agency said.

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