Main description:

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.

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 (R)
13. Method Swiss DolorClast (R) (rESWT) - System Components
14. Orthopaedic Shockwave Treatment at Urologic Work Stations
15. Treatment Result of rESWT (Swiss DolorClast (R)) 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