Application of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in orthopedic trauma / 中国矫形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

It has been over two decades from the discovery of extracorporeal shock wave(ESW).The therapy of ESW has been proved effective in improving fracture healing,and has been developed quickly both in the choice of indications and in the medical equipments research.The status quo of ESW research,application in orthpedic trauma and treatment mechanism are summarized in this paper.Successful cases are reviewd in treating post-traumatic nonunion,renovation of artificial joints,and traumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head.Common complications and its preventive measures are given.Detailed description of ESW operating principles and selection of working parameters are also described,with the expectation of wider range of clinical applications of ESW.