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.
Description of defined indications for ESWT Application of the ESWT therapy head using ultrasound imaging for localization Presentation of standard sectional planes for ultrasound examination of joints Sonographic anatomy, application of ultrasound transducers and additional indications for ultrasound imaging
C.E. Bachmann
ESWT-Extracorporeal Shock Waver Therapy Muscusceletal System X-ray anatomy ankle clinical trial diagnosis foot knee orthopedics shoulder ultrasound Ultrasonography