Methods, compositions and apparatus for localized delivery of compounds
are provided. In certain embodiments, radiation force is used to direct
carriers to a target site, and additional radiation is used to fragment
the localized carriers, releasing associate compounds. Ultrasound
radiation is preferred as the source for radiation force and for
fragmentation. Also encompassed are embodiments in which targeting and
fragmentations are combined with imaging of the treatment site. Alternate
embodiments are disclosed in which compounds are locally delivered
without use of carriers.