[The combined use of ultrasound and the laser in treating patients with osteomyelitis of the ribs and sternum]. / Sochetannoe primenenie ul'trazvuka i lazera pri lechenii bol'nykh s osteomielitom reber i grudiny.

The article deals with the mechanism of low-frequency ultrasound and low-energy laser radiation beneficial influence on the processes of purulent wounds and cavities cleaning and healing. The authors describe the methods and results of their associated usage in 17 cases of costal and sternal osteomyelitis treatment.