ESWT and Ultrasound Imaging of the Musculoskeletal System [Paperback]

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a new method for the treatment of numerous chronic disorders of the musculos- keletal system: Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder joint - Lateral epicondylitis - Medial epicondylitis - Plantar fas- ciitis - Pseudarthrosis. Other indications are being investigated either in clinical studies or as empirical therapeutic possibilities of ESWT. This book gives a clear overview of the present status of ESWT and ultrasound imaging in the management of musculoske- letal disorders.Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a new method for the treatment of numerous chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system: Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder joint - Lateral epicondylitis - Medial epicondylitis - Plantar fasciitis - Pseudarthrosis.
Other indications are being investigated either in clinical studies or as empirical therapeutic possibilities of ESWT. This book gives a clear overview of the present status of ESWT and ultrasound imaging in the management of musculoskeletal disorders.1 Introduction.- 1.1 ESWT in Orthopedics.- 2 Introduction to Physical Principles of Shock Waves.- 2.1 Discovery of Shock Wave Applications in Medicine.- 2.2 Wave Patterns.- 2.3 Shock Wave Generation Systems.- 2.4 Technology of Shock Wave Generation.- 2.5 Dornier Electromagnetic Shock Wave Emitter (EMSE).- 2.6 Properties of Shock Waves.- 2.7 Shock Wave Focus.- 2.8 Pressure Field.- 2.9 Energy Flux Density and Effective Focal Energy.- 2.10 Aperture Angle.- 2.11 Cavitation.- 2.12 Measuring Methods.- 2.13 Biological Effects of ESWT.- 3 Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Systems.- 3.1 Components of a Typical ESWT System.- 3.2 Targeting Aids for Localization using Patient Feedback.- 3.3 Localization Systems.- 3.3.1 Ultrasound.- 3.3.2 Isocentric X-ray System.- 3.3.3 Dual Imaging.- 3.3.4 Comparison Ultrasound / X-ray Systems.- 4 Orthopedic Shock Wave Therapy.- 4.1 Energy Levels.- 4.2 Action Mechanism of Shock Wave Therapy.- 4.2.1 Structural Damage.- 4lS.