Overview

Shockwave treatment (ESWT) is a compelling, non-surgical treatment for an expanding variety of musculoskeletal conditions. More than two decades after the first clinical shockwave treatment, many new indications have been discovered and a large number of excellent studies and basic research have been performed. The most famous shockwave researchers have written their chapters within this book."" - Dr. John J. Stienstra, DPM, FACFAS Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2005-2006) From the basic mechanics of shockwaves, to ESWT application and therapy, to clinical results, this book provides a comprehensive look at extracorporeal shockwave therapy from researchers all over the globe.

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Author:   Ludger Gerdesmeyer ,  Lowell Scott Weil
Publisher:   Data Trace Publishing Company
Imprint:   Data Trace Publishing Company
Edition:   illustrated edition
Weight:   0.715kg
ISBN:  

9781574001150

ISBN 10:   1574001159
Pages:   380
Publication Date:   30 January 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. History of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy 2. Physical Principles and Generation of Shockwaves 3. Physical Principles in Shockwave Generation - Clinical Relevance and Practical Implications 4. Molecular Mechanisms of Shockwaves 5. Biological Mechanism of Musculoskeletal Shockwaves 6. Effects of ESWT on Bone 7. From Nociception to Pain 8. ESWT for Pain Therapy in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine 9. Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwaves on the Growth of Microorganisms 10. Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head 11. Extracorporeal Cardiac Shockwave Therapy as a New Therapeutic Option for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy 12. Clinical Application of the EMS Swiss DolorClast® 13. Method Swiss DolorClast® (rESWT) - System Components 14. Orthopaedic Shockwave Treatment at Urologic Work Stations 15. Treatment Result of rESWT (Swiss DolorClast®) with the Use of a Focused Handpiece 16. Results of rESWT - Treatment of Sports-Induced Diseases 17. Efficacy of rESWT for Calcific Tendonitis 18. ESWT - in Heel Spur (Fasciitis Plantaris) 19. ESWT - A New Method for the Treatment of Epicondylitis Humeri Lateralis 20. Efficiency of rESWT for Calcifying Shoulder Tendonitis 21. ESWT for the Treatment of Chronic Calcifying Tendonitis of the Rotator Cuff 22. Painful Heel - Anatomy, Clinical Study and Therapy 23. Short and Medium-term Results in the Treatment of Epicondylitis Humeri Radialis with rESWT 24. rESWT - Benefit in the Treatment of Tendinopathies 25. Different Results in Repetitive Low Energy ESWT for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis 26. Morton's Interdigital Neuroma: Indications, ESWT Technique, and Clinical Experience 27. Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) in Traumatology 28. Use of ESWT in Adult Osteochondrosis Dissecans and a Case Study of the Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions 29. Shockwave Treatment of Femoral Head Necrosis in Adults 30. ESWT - A Prospective Double Blind Study on Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis 31. Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) in Skin Lesions, Causes of Skin Lesions 32. Radial Shockwaves and Autologous Growth Factors Combined Therapy for Bone Delayed Unions 33. Results of Three Prospective Studies 34. ATRAD - Association for Radial Pain Therapy 35. ISMST - International Society for Musculoskeletal Shockwave Therapy

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Shockwave treatment (ESWT) is a compelling, non-surgical treatment for an expanding variety of musculoskeletal conditions. More than two decades after the first clinical shockwave treatment, many new indications have been discovered and a large number of excellent studies and basic research have been performed. The most famous shockwave researchers have written their chapters within this book. - Dr. John J. Stienstra, DPM, FACFAS Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2005-2006)

"Shockwave treatment (ESWT) is a compelling, non-surgical treatment for an expanding variety of musculoskeletal conditions. More than two decades after the first clinical shockwave treatment, many new indications have been discovered and a large number of excellent studies and basic research have been performed. The most famous shockwave researchers have written their chapters within this book. "" - Dr. John J. Stienstra, DPM, FACFAS Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2005-2006)"

Shockwave treatment (ESWT) is a compelling, non-surgical treatment for an expanding variety of musculoskeletal conditions. More than two decades after the first clinical shockwave treatment, many new indications have been discovered and a large number of excellent studies and basic research have been performed. The most famous shockwave researchers have written their chapters within this book. "" - Dr. John J. Stienstra, DPM, FACFAS Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2005-2006)

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