Acoustic and cavitation fields of shock wave therapy devices

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is considered a viable treatment modality for orthopedic ailments. Despite increasing clinical use, the mechanisms by which ESWT devices generate a therapeutic effect are not yet understood. The mechanistic differences in various devices and their efficacies...

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Main Authors: Chitnis, P, Cleveland, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006