Application of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in orthopedic trauma
- VernacularTitle:体外冲击波疗法在创伤骨科领域的应用
- Author:
Haifeng CUI
;
Xuman MIAO
;
Qichang WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
shock wave;
trauma orthopedics;
application
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(16):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
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.
