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Table 9.1 Recommended parameters for musculoskeletal conditions.
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Example Dose (J/cm ) Power (W) Power density (W/cm )
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Acute superficial Tendinitis 2–5 3–5 0.2–1
Acute deep Closed fracture 4–8 4–8 0.5–1.5
Chronic superficial Chronic tendinitis 4–15 4–6 0.5–1
Chronic deep Spondylosis, hip dysplasia 8–20 6–15 1.5–3

Table 9.2 Examples of recommended parameters for chronic joint disorders.
Area Patient Dose (J/cm ) Power (W) Power density (W/cm )
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Carpus, tarsus Cat, small dog 4–8 3–4 0.5–1
Elbow, stifle Mid-sized dog 6–12 5–8 1–2
Spine, hip Large dog 8–20 8–15 1.5–3

Table 9.6 Recommended parameters for IVDD.
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Area Dose (J/cm ) Power (W) Power density (W/cm )
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Spinal post-op 4–8 2–4 0.1–0.8
Acute 6–10 4–8 0.5–1.5
Chronic 8–20 8–15 1–3

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