Why are the superficial heating modalities contraindicated during acute inflammation?
What will be an ideal response?
Heat will decrease superficial blood viscosity and may exacerbate any active or potential hemorrhaging following trauma. Heat may also contribute to further edema formation following trauma and increase secondary hypoxia by increasing tissue metabolism.
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The physician performs a synovial biopsy of the metacarpophalangeal joint. Using the Alphabetic Index, what key word(s) lead you to the coding selection? What is the correct code?
What will be an ideal response?
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