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Journal of biosciences2005; 30(2); 269-275; doi: 10.1007/BF02703708

Shock wave treatment in medicine.

Abstract: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in orthopedics and traumatology is still a young therapy method. Since the last few years the development of shock wave therapy has progressed rapidly. Shock waves have changed the treatment of urolithiasis substantially. Today shock waves are the first choice to treat kidney and urethral stones. Urology has long been the only medical field for shock waves in medicine. Meanwhile shock waves have been used in orthopedics and traumatology to treat insertion tendinitis, avascular necrosis of the head of femur and other necrotic bone alterations. Another field of shock wave application is the treatment of tendons, ligaments and bones on horses in veterinary medicine. In the present paper we discuss the basic theory and application of shock waves and its history in medicine. The idea behind using shock wave therapy for orthopedic diseases is the stimulation of healing in tendons, surrounding tissue and bones.
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Publication Date: 2005-06-04 PubMed ID: 15933416DOI: 10.1007/BF02703708Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article discusses the increasingly widespread use of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in orthopedics and traumatology, as well as urology and veterinary medicine, for the treatment of various conditions including tendinitis, necrotic bone alterations, and urinary stones.

Shock Wave Therapy in Medicine: An Overview

The body of the paper is dedicated to delving into the specifics of shock wave therapy.

  • It was first applied in urology, revolutionizing the treatment of urinary stones. Because of its proven effectiveness, it has become the preferred choice for treating kidney and urethral stones.
  • The success in urology led to the exploration of its use in other medical fields like orthopedics and traumatology. Here, conditions like insertion tendinitis and avascular necrosis of the head of the femur, among other necrotic bone changes, have been successfully treated with shock waves.
  • The use of shock wave therapy has also extended to veterinary medicine where it is utilized in the treatment of problems with tendons, ligaments, and bones in horses.

Understanding the Principles of Shock Wave Therapy

The paper also delves deep into explaining the underlying concepts and principles of shock wave therapy.

  • The essential idea that drives the use of shock wave therapy for orthopedic conditions is its ability to stimulate healing in tendons, surrounding tissue, and bones.
  • While the paper does not go into the specific mechanics of how shock wave therapy works, it implies that the therapy triggers the body’s natural healing processes, which can help treat a variety of medical conditions.

Tracking the Evolution of Shock Wave Therapy

Finally, the research includes an account of the historical development of shock wave therapy in medicine.

  • Progress in the development of shock wave therapy has been rapid over the past years, expanding its application to cover several fields of medicine.

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Shrivastava SK, Kailash . (2005). Shock wave treatment in medicine. J Biosci, 30(2), 269-275. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02703708

Publication

Journal of biosciences
ISSN: 0250-5991
NlmUniqueID: 8100809
Country: India
Language: English
Volume: 30
Issue: 2
Pages: 269-275

Researcher Affiliations

Shrivastava, S K
  • Department of Physics, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi 284128, India. drmrityu_ultrasonics@yahoo.com
Kailash,

    MeSH Terms

    • High-Energy Shock Waves / therapeutic use
    • History, 20th Century
    • History, 21st Century
    • Humans
    • Lithotripsy / history
    • Lithotripsy / instrumentation
    • Lithotripsy / methods
    • Urinary Calculi / therapy

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