Objectives: Bee venom phonophoresis has been suggested as a noninvasive treatment for a number of inflammatory conditions and to reduce postoperative pain. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of bee venom phonophoresis on selected acupuncture points for the treatment of pain, inflammation, and mobility of the hip following inguinal hernioplasty. HYPOTHESES: It will be hypothesized that: It was hypothesized that Bee venom phonophoresis has no or limited effect in improvement of post inguinal hernioplasty complication. RESEARCH QUESTION: Does Bee venom phonophoresis an effect in improvement of post inguinal hernioplasty complication?
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Serum C-reactive protein (CRP)
Timeframe: change in CRP calculated at post-3 weeks of treatment minus baseline.
Manual Goniometer
Timeframe: change in ranges of motion calculated at post-3 weeks of treatment minus baseline.
The visual analogue scale (VAS)
Timeframe: change in VAS calculated at post-3 weeks of treatment minus baseline.