Author : C.E. Bachmann
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642488056
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis ESWT and Ultrasound Imaging of the Musculoskeletal System by : C.E. Bachmann
Download or read book ESWT and Ultrasound Imaging of the Musculoskeletal System written by C.E. Bachmann and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a new method for the treatment of numerous chronic disorders of the musculos- keletal system: Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder joint - Lateral epicondylitis - Medial epicondylitis - Plantar fas- ciitis - 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 musculoske- letal disorders.