Extracorporeal Shock Waves in Orthopaedics [Paperback]

The application of extracorporeal shock waves in the locomotor apparatus offers new therapeutic concepts. This book provides an up-to-date overview on the use of shock waves in orthopaedics. The main emphasis is laid on the basics of shock wave techniques and on the impact of shock waves on cells and organs. The reader is provided with a summary of experimental and clinical results of shock wave therapy applied to the bone and the epiphyseal growth plate. Authors from five clinical centres report on their experiences with shock wave therapy in tendinosis calcarea, epicondylopathy and calcar spur. Furthermore they report on first experiences with shock wave therapy in children with cerebral paresis.The application of extracorporeal shock waves in the locomotor apparatus offers new therapeutic concepts. This book provides an up-to-date overview on the use of shock waves in orthopaedics. The main emphasis is laid on the basics of shock wave techniques and on the impact of shock waves on cells and organs. The reader is provided with a summary of experimental and clinical results of shock wave therapy applied to the bone and the epiphyseal growth plate. Authors from five clinical centres report on their experiences with shock wave therapy in tendinosis calcarea, epicondylopathy and calcar spur. Furthermore they report on first experiences with shock wave therapy in children with cerebral paresis.I General Overview.- 1 Review.- Including the following chapters written by.- 1.2.1 The Influence of Shock Wave Therapy in Epicondylopathic Humeri Radialis et Ulnaris.-Results from the Orthopaedic Hospital in Kassel.- 1.2.2 Results of Shock Wave Therapy of Calcaneal Spur from the Orthopaedic Hospital in Kassel: Influence of Various Parameters on the Outcome.- 1.2.3 Results of Shock Wave Therapy of Tendinosis Calcarea from the Orthopaedic Hospital in Kassel: Comparison of Low  and High Energy Shock Wave Therapy and Needling in Tendinosis Calcarea of the Shoulder.- 2 Shock Wave Tel3*