Iontophoresis
Traditional Chinese Medicine
≈ ¥80-150
(≈ $11-22)
20 min
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Description
Estimated cost for Iontophoresis at general public hospitals in China is about ¥55-120, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥80-150, varying by hospital tier and region.
Main Uses
Primary clinical uses include localized pain management (e.g., osteoarthritis, cervical/lumbar spondylosis, tennis elbow), reduction of chronic inflammation and swelling (e.g., post-traumatic or post-surgical edema), promotion of tissue repair and microcirculation, and adjunctive treatment for musculoskeletal disorders, soft-tissue injuries, and certain neurological conditions (e.g., peripheral nerve irritation). It is commonly applied in rehabilitation centers, TCM hospitals, and integrative pain clinics.
Normal Range
Not applicable — Chinese Medicine Targeted Transdermal Drug Therapy (TDDT) is a non-invasive physical therapy modality, not a diagnostic laboratory test. It does not produce numerical biomarker values or have standardized 'normal ranges'. Efficacy is assessed clinically via symptom improvement, functional assessment, and practitioner evaluation.
Low Values - Possible Causes
N/A — This therapy does not yield quantitative 'low' values. Suboptimal outcomes may result from incorrect electrode placement, insufficient treatment duration, inadequate drug formulation selection, poor skin conductivity (e.g., dry or calloused skin), or underlying severe pathology unresponsive to conservative neuromodulatory/anti-inflammatory stimulation.
High Values - Possible Causes
N/A — No 'high' numerical values are generated. Excessive intensity or prolonged application may cause transient local adverse reactions (e.g., erythema, mild edema, or tingling), but these reflect parameter settings or individual sensitivity—not pathological elevation of a measurable indicator.