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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in musculoskeletal disorders [PDF]

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2012
The sources of shockwave generation include electrohydraulic, electromagnetic and piezoelectric principles. Electrohydraulic shockwaves are high-energy acoustic waves generated under water explosion with high voltage electrode.
Wang Ching-Jen
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Effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the local management of hyperto-nia (spasticity and dystonia) in patients with cerebral palsy [PDF]

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine - Clinical Communications
Objective: To assess the effect of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy on the reduction of local hypertonia in patients with cerebral palsy. Design: Explorative pre-post intervention study. Subjects/Patients: Forty-five patients with cerebral palsy.
Tamara Biedermann Villagra, Miriam Tur Segura, Francisca Gimeno Esteve, Jordi Jimenez Redondo, Nicolás García Rodríguez, Raimon Milà Villarroel   +5 more
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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for the Horse

EDIS, 2013
The veterinarians of the University of Florida Equine Lameness & Imaging Service specialize in the treatment and rehabilitation of poor performance in sport horses.
Alison Morton
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Effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Wound Healing in Rats. [PDF]

Cureus
Background: Wound healing remains a major challenge in orthopedic surgeries involving thin soft-tissue injuries, such as calcaneal fractures and open wounds.
Sugiyama T, Murakami H, Tanaka S, Yoshida S, Sato T, Hiraoka K.   +5 more
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EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY IN SHOULDER INJURIES: PROSPECTIVE STUDY [PDF]

Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 2021
Objective: To evaluate the functional results after the use of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in four groups of patients: tendinopathy, partial rotator cuff injury, adhesive capsulitis and calcareous tendinopathy of the rotator cuff at one ...
VICTOR OTAVIO MORAES DE OLIVEIRA, JULIANA MUNHOZ VERGARA, VICENTE FURQUIM DE OLIVEIRA, PAULO HENRIQUE SCHMIDT LARA, LUIZ CARLOS NOGUEIRA JÚNIOR, GUSTAVO GONÇALVES ARLIANI   +5 more
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy versus sham extracorporeal shockwave therapy for chronic Achilles tendinopathy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]

PeerJ
Background Chronic Achilles tendinopathy is a persistent and debilitating condition. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is widely used, but its true effectiveness and safety for chronic Achilles tendinopathy remains debated.
Tingting Ni, Yanmin Zhao, Long Pang, Weili Fu   +3 more
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Focal extracorporeal shockwave therapy in shoulder calcific tendinopathy: A retrospective observational study of sonographic prognostic factors. [PDF]

PM R
To assess the potential prognostic role of sonographic parameters such as glenohumeral joint effusion, subacromial‐subdeltoid bursitis, and the type of intratendinous calcific deposition to predict the clinical and functional outcomes of focal ...
Pesaresi A, Ricci V, Farì G, Donati D, Chang KV, Gervasoni F, Özçakar L.   +6 more
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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Tendinopathies Around the Hip and Pelvis: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

HSS J
Background: Tendinopathies affecting the hip and pelvis include proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT), gluteal tendinopathy (greater trochanteric pain syndrome [GTPS]), and calcific tendinopathy (CT).
Rau OR, Cheng J, Jivanelli B, Tenforde AS, Wyss JF.   +4 more
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Comparing the long-term effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy and therapeutic ultrasound in treating trigger finger: A prospective cohort study. [PDF]

Saudi Med J
Objectives: To investigate the long-term effects of Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and ultrasound (US) in treating the trigger finger. Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a common type of tenosynovitis affecting the flexor ...
Alfaifi RM, Juraybi AA, Alrashed AM, Alghidani AM, Alfaifi HM.   +4 more
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Prognostic factors of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the treatment of nonunion in long bones: a retrospective study. [PDF]

Int J Surg
Background: Nonunion of long bone fractures is a significant complication following surgical fixation, with an incidence ranging from 5 to 10%. Surgical intervention is the standard treatment for nonunions, but it may come with potential complications ...
Wu KT, Cheng JH, Jhan SW, Chen PC, Wang CJ, Chou WY.   +5 more
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