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[Extracorporeal shock wave therapy value in calcific soft tissue pathologies].

C Iserentant1, J M Crielaard

  • 1Service de Médecine de l'Appareil locomoteur, CHU Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgique. adepaifve@ulg.ac.be

Revue Medicale De Liege
|August 17, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), a urological treatment, is now used for soft tissue calcifications. This review details its physical properties, mechanism, side effects, and clinical uses.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Orthopedics
  • Physical Medicine

Context:

  • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment modality.
  • Its application has expanded beyond urology to musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Soft tissue calcifications pose a significant clinical challenge.

Purpose:

  • To review the physical characteristics of ESWT.
  • To elucidate the mechanism of action for treating calcifications.
  • To outline current clinical indications and potential side effects.

Summary:

  • ESWT utilizes acoustic waves to treat conditions like soft tissue calcifications.
  • The review covers physical principles, biological effects, and therapeutic applications.
  • Key aspects discussed include efficacy, safety profile, and patient selection.

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Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview for clinicians considering ESWT for calcific tendinopathies.
  • Highlights the therapeutic potential of ESWT in regenerative medicine.
  • Informs future research directions for optimizing ESWT protocols.