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Can ultrasound break up uric acid?

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Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

Possibly if kidney s: If kidney stone, may work. Not recommended for other areas as would likely produce an acute gout attack.

Dr Sysyn agreed

Answered 7/1/2014

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