Percussion after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

ESWL does not remove the kidney stone, but pulverizes it into tiny particles so that it can be excreted with the urine. Drainage and percussion treatment after ESWL helps excrete particles from the kidney to the ureter much more rapidly and with less trauma, pain, and blood urine, and fewer medications for pain are needed as the particles pass through the urine. Teaching the principles behind this treatment will lead to greater patient compliance and success.