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Rassweiler JJ, Scheitlin W, Goezen AS, Radecke F. Long-term experiences with high-energy shock wave therapy in the management chronic phase Peyronie's disease using two different electromagnetic lithotripters. World J Urol 2024; 42:124. [PMID: 38453751 PMCID: PMC10920406 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-024-04792-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy represents one option for the non-surgical management of Peyronie's disease. Despite promising results, several questions are still pending. We want to present the long-term results of a retrospective study using high-energy extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. MATERIAL AND METHODS We evaluated retrospectively 110 patients treated between 1996 and 2020 at the Department of Urology, SLK Kliniken Heilbronn for chronic phase Peyronie's disease using two electromagnetic lithotripters (Siemens Lithostar Plus Overhead Module, Siemens Lithoskop) applying high-energy shock waves under local anesthesia and sonographic or fluoroscopic control. A standardized questionnaire focused on the change in pain, curvature, sexual function and the need of penile surgery. RESULTS In 85 of the 110 patients (mean age 54 years) we had sufficient data for evaluation. The median follow-up was 228 (6-288) months. There were no significant complications. Pain reduction was achieved in all patients, 65 (76%) patients were free of pain. Improvement of penile curvature was achieved in 43 patients (51%) ranging from 25% improvement (deflected angle < 30°) to 95% (angle 30-60°). 59 patients (69%) reported problems with sexual intercourse, 40 of those (68%) reported improvement. Only 9 (10.5%) patients underwent surgical correction. We did not observe any significant differences between both electromagnetic devices with stable long-term results. CONCLUSIONS High-energy shock wave therapy delivered by two standard electromagnetic lithotripters is safe and efficient providing stable long-term results. In cases with significant plaque formation, the concept of high-energy ESWT should be considered in future studies.
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- Jens J Rassweiler
- Chair of Urology and Andrology, Danube Private University, Steiner Landstraße 124, 3500, Krems-Stein, Austria.
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- Department of Urology, SLK Kliniken Heilbronn, Heilbronn, Germany
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- Department of Urology Medius-Kliniken Ruit, University of Tübingen, Ostfildern-Ruit, Germany
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- Department of Urology, SLK Kliniken Heilbronn, Heilbronn, Germany
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Schulze M, Nonhoff M, Hasselmann J, Fobker M, Niemann S, Theil C, Gosheger G, Puetzler J. Shock Wave-Activated Silver-Loaded Biopolymer Implant Coating Eliminates Staphylococcus epidermidis on the Surface and in the Surrounding of Implants. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2670. [PMID: 38140011 PMCID: PMC10747100 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15122670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Bacterial biofilms on foreign surfaces are considered a primary cause of implant-related infections, which are challenging to treat. A new implant coating was developed, containing anti-infective silver within a biocompatible polymer carrier substance. In addition to its passive effect on the implant surface, highly concentrated anti-infective silver can be released as needed via the application of high-energy shock waves. This intervention could be applied transcutaneously in a clinical setting without the need for additional surgery. We investigated the inhibition of biofilm formation and the effectiveness of eradication after activation of the coating via shock waves in an in vitro biofilm model using Staphylococcus epidermidis RP62A. This was performed via scanning electron microscopy and quantitative microbiology. Additionally, we examined the cytotoxicity of the new coating on normal human fibroblasts and Saos-2 osteoblast-like cells, depending on the silver concentration. All studies were compared to uncoated titanium surfaces Ti6Al4V and a conventional electroplated silver coating. Cytotoxicity toward normal human fibroblasts and Saos-2 osteoblast-like cells increased with higher silver content but remained tolerable at 6%. Compared to uncoated Ti6Al4V and the electroplated silver coating, the new coating with a silver content of 4% and 6% exhibited a significant reduction in adherent bacteria by a factor of approximately 1000. This was also evident via microscopic examination of the surface morphology of the biofilms. Furthermore, following shock wave activation, no bacteria were detectable on either the implant or in the surrounding fluid after a 24 h period.
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- Martin Schulze
- Department of General Orthopedics and Tumor Orthopedics, Muenster University Hospital, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department of General Orthopedics and Tumor Orthopedics, Muenster University Hospital, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department of General Orthopedics and Tumor Orthopedics, Muenster University Hospital, 48149 Münster, Germany
- Materials Engineering Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Muenster, 48565 Steinfurt, Germany
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- Central Laboratory, Muenster University Hospital, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology, Muenster University Hospital, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department of General Orthopedics and Tumor Orthopedics, Muenster University Hospital, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department of General Orthopedics and Tumor Orthopedics, Muenster University Hospital, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department of General Orthopedics and Tumor Orthopedics, Muenster University Hospital, 48149 Münster, Germany
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Beling A, Saxena A, Hollander K, Tenforde AS. Outcomes Using Focused Shockwave for Treatment of Bone Stress Injury in Runners. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:885. [PMID: 37627770 PMCID: PMC10451564 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10080885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Bone stress injury (BSI) is a common overuse injury that can result in prolonged time away from sport. Limited studies have characterized the use of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for the treatment of BSI. The purpose of this study was to describe the use of ESWT for the management of BSI in runners. A retrospective chart review was performed to identify eligible patients in a single physician's clinic from 1 August 2018 to 30 September 2022. BSI was identified in 40 runners with 41 injuries (28 females; average age and standard deviation: 30 ± 13 years; average pre-injury training 72 ± 40 km per week). Overall, 63% (n = 26) met the criteria for moderate- or high-risk Female or Male Athlete Triad categories. Runners started ESWT at a median of 36 days (IQR 11 to 95 days; range 3 days to 8 years) from BSI diagnosis. On average, each received 5 ± 2 total focused ESWT treatments. Those with acute BSI (ESWT started <3 months from BSI diagnosis) had an average return to run at 12.0 ± 7.5 weeks, while patients with delayed union (>3 months, n = 3) or non-union (>6 months, n = 9) had longer time for return to running (19.8 ± 14.8 weeks, p = 0.032). All runners returned to pain-free running after ESWT except one runner with non-union of grade 4 navicular BSI who opted for surgery. No complications were observed with ESWT. These findings suggest that focused ESWT may be a safe treatment for the management of BSI in runners.
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- Alexandra Beling
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 First Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
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- Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Medical School Hamburg, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
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- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 First Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
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Medina C. Shockwave Therapy in Veterinary Rehabilitation. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2023; 53:775-781. [PMID: 36964030 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2023.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive treatment that involves the transcutaneous delivery of high-energy sound waves into tissue creating therapeutic effects. Shockwaves are nonlinear, high-pressure, high-velocity acoustic waves characterized by low tensile amplitude, short rise time to peak pressure, and a short duration (less than 10 milliseconds). ESWT has been shown to increase the expression of cytokines and growth factors leading to decreased inflammation, neovascularization, and cellular proliferation; activation of osteogenesis by osteoblast differentiation and then by increased proliferation; inhibition of cartilage degeneration and rebuilding of subchondral bone; and increased serotonin in the dorsal horn and descending inhibition of pain signals. Musculoskeletal conditions that can benefit from ESWT include osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, fracture/bone healing, and wound healing.
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- Carolina Medina
- Elanco Animal Health, 2500 Innovation Way, Greenfield, IN 46140, USA.
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Petrusca L, Croisille P, Augeul L, Ovize M, Mewton N, Viallon M. Cardioprotective effects of shock wave therapy: A cardiac magnetic resonance imaging study on acute ischemia-reperfusion injury. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1134389. [PMID: 37180809 PMCID: PMC10172681 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1134389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Introduction Cardioprotection strategies remain a new frontier in treating acute myocardial infarction (AMI), aiming at further protect the myocardium from the ischemia-reperfusion damage. Therefore, we aimed at investigating the mechano-transduction effects induced by shock waves (SW) therapy at time of the ischemia reperfusion as a non-invasive cardioprotective innovative approach to trigger healing molecular mechanisms. Methods We evaluated the SW therapy effects in an open-chest pig ischemia-reperfusion (IR) model, with quantitative cardiac Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging performed along the experiments at multiple time points (baseline (B), during ischemia (I), at early reperfusion (ER) (∼15 min), and late reperfusion (LR) (3 h)). AMI was obtained by a left anterior artery temporary occlusion (50 min) in 18 pigs (32 ± 1.9 kg) randomized into SW therapy and control groups. In the SW therapy group, treatment was started at the end of the ischemia period and extended during early reperfusion (600 + 1,200 shots @0.09 J/mm2, f = 5 Hz). The MR protocol included at all time points LV global function assessment, regional strain quantification, native T1 and T2 parametric mapping. Then, after contrast injection (gadolinium), we obtained late gadolinium imaging and extra-cellular volume (ECV) mapping. Before animal sacrifice, Evans blue dye was administrated after re-occlusion for area-at-risk sizing. Results During ischemia, LVEF decreased in both groups (25 ± 4.8% in controls (p = 0.031), 31.6 ± 3.2% in SW (p = 0.02). After reperfusion, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) remained significantly decreased in controls (39.9 ± 4% at LR vs. 60 ± 5% at baseline (p = 0.02). In the SW group, LVEF increased quickly ER (43.7 ± 11.4% vs. 52.4 ± 8.2%), and further improved at LR (49.4 ± 10.1) (ER vs. LR p = 0.05), close to baseline reference (LR vs. B p = 0.92). Furthermore, there was no significant difference in myocardial relaxation time (i.e. edema) after reperfusion in the intervention group compared to the control group: ΔT1 (MI vs. remote) was increased by 23.2±% for SW vs. +25.2% for the controls, while ΔT2 (MI vs. remote) increased by +24.9% for SW vs. +21.7% for the control group. Discussion In conclusion, we showed in an ischemia-reperfusion open-chest swine model that SW therapy, when applied near the relief of 50' LAD occlusion, led to a nearly immediate cardioprotective effect translating to a reduction in the acute ischemia-reperfusion lesion size and to a significant LV function improvement. These new and promising results related to the multi-targeted effects of SW therapy in IR injury need to be confirmed by further in-vivo studies in close chest models with longitudinal follow-up.
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- Lorena Petrusca
- Univ Lyon, UJM-Saint-Etienne, INSA, CNRS UMR 5520, INSERM U1206, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Univ Lyon, UJM-Saint-Etienne, INSA, CNRS UMR 5520, INSERM U1206, Saint-Etienne, France
- Department of Radiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint- Etienne, Université Jean-Monnet, Saint-Etienne, France
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- INSERM UMR 1060, CARMEN Laboratory, Université Lyon 1, Faculté de Medecine, Rockfeller, Lyon, France
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- INSERM UMR 1060, CARMEN Laboratory, Université Lyon 1, Faculté de Medecine, Rockfeller, Lyon, France
- Heart Failure Department, Clinical Investigation Center, Inserm 1407, HCL—Lyon, France
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- INSERM UMR 1060, CARMEN Laboratory, Université Lyon 1, Faculté de Medecine, Rockfeller, Lyon, France
- Heart Failure Department, Clinical Investigation Center, Inserm 1407, HCL—Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, UJM-Saint-Etienne, INSA, CNRS UMR 5520, INSERM U1206, Saint-Etienne, France
- Department of Radiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint- Etienne, Université Jean-Monnet, Saint-Etienne, France
- Correspondence: Magalie Viallon
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Low-energy Shockwave Therapy in the Management of Wound Healing Following Fournier’s Gangrene. EUR UROL SUPPL 2022; 45:8-11. [PMID: 36131850 PMCID: PMC9483798 DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2022.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Comparison of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-intensity laser therapy on pain, grip strength, and function in patients with lateral epicondylalgia: a randomized controlled study. Lasers Med Sci 2022; 37:3309-3317. [PMID: 36117204 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-022-03631-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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This study aimed to compare the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) on pain, grip strength, and function in patients with lateral epicondylalgia. This prospective randomized controlled study included 42 patients (22 women and 20 men, mean age: 37) divided into 3 groups. The first group received physiotherapy (n = 14), the second received physiotherapy combined with ESWT (n = 14), and the third received physiotherapy combined with HILT (n = 14). All participants underwent 10 physiotherapy sessions for 2 weeks, 5 sessions per week. In addition to physiotherapy, the ESWT group received 4 ESWT sessions, 2 sessions per week, and the HILT group received 4 HILT sessions, 2 sessions per week. The outcomes were pain intensity as assessed by Visual Analog Scale, grip strength by hand dynamometer, and function by the Duruoz Hand Index and Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation-Turkish version questionnaire. The participants were assessed at the beginning of the study (T1/week 0), at the end of treatment (T2/2nd week), and at follow-up (T3/6th week). At follow-up (T3), a significant improvement was observed in all outcomes compared to baseline (T1) in all groups (P < 0.05). Inter-group comparison of the mean differences between baseline and end values showed that the HILT group was superior in all outcomes (P < 0.05). This study showed that physiotherapy alone combined with ESWT and HILT positively affected the treatment of lateral epicondylalgia. Physiotherapy combined with HILT was found to be the most effective for improving pain, grip strength, and function. Clinical trial number: NCT674325.
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Wuerfel T, Schmitz C, Jokinen LLJ. The Effects of the Exposure of Musculoskeletal Tissue to Extracorporeal Shock Waves. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10051084. [PMID: 35625821 PMCID: PMC9138291 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10051084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a safe and effective treatment option for various pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Many studies address the molecular and cellular mechanisms of action of ESWT. However, to date, no uniform concept could be established on this matter. In the present study, we perform a systematic review of the effects of exposure of musculoskeletal tissue to extracorporeal shock waves (ESWs) reported in the literature. The key results are as follows: (i) compared to the effects of many other forms of therapy, the clinical benefit of ESWT does not appear to be based on a single mechanism; (ii) different tissues respond to the same mechanical stimulus in different ways; (iii) just because a mechanism of action of ESWT is described in a study does not automatically mean that this mechanism is relevant to the observed clinical effect; (iv) focused ESWs and radial ESWs seem to act in a similar way; and (v) even the most sophisticated research into the effects of exposure of musculoskeletal tissue to ESWs cannot substitute clinical research in order to determine the optimum intensity, treatment frequency and localization of ESWT.
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Schroeder AN, Tenforde AS, Jelsing EJ. Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Management of Sports Medicine Injuries. Curr Sports Med Rep 2021; 20:298-305. [PMID: 34099607 DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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ABSTRACT Treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in athletes with extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is gaining popularity as greater evidence supports its use. ESWT protocols (describing energy flux density, number of impulses, type of shockwave (focused or radial), number/frequency/duration of treatment session, area of application, and postprocedural therapy protocols) can be adjusted in the clinical setting. Protocols vary across studies, and optimal protocols for most indications are yet to be determined. ESWT can safely be used to treat various musculoskeletal conditions in athletes, including rotator cuff tendinopathy, lateral elbow epicondlyopathy, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, hamstring tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, Achilles tendinopathy, other tendinopathies, plantar fasciopathy, bone stress injuries, and medial tibial stress syndrome. ESWT can be used to treat in-season athletes, as it often requires no/minimal time away from sport and may result in rapid benefits. ESWT should be used in conjunction with physical therapy to facilitate longer-term gains in function and to optimize healing.
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Knobloch K. [Bone stimulation 4.0-Combination of EMTT and ESWT in humeral nonunion : A case report]. Unfallchirurg 2021; 125:323-326. [PMID: 34136941 PMCID: PMC8940790 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-021-01025-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Karsten Knobloch
- SportPraxis Prof. Knobloch, Heiligerstr. 3, 30159, Hannover, Deutschland.
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Mittermayr R, Haffner N, Feichtinger X, Schaden W. The role of shockwaves in the enhancement of bone repair - from basic principles to clinical application. Injury 2021; 52 Suppl 2:S84-S90. [PMID: 33714550 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.02.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is a treatment modality, originally introduced into the clinic as lithotripsie, which has also been successfully used in the last two decades in the non-invasive treatment of delayed or non-healing fractures. Initially, the mechanism of action was attributed to microfracture-induced repair, but intensive basic research has now shown that the shockwave generates its effect in tissue via mechanotransduction. Numerous signal transduction pathways have already been demonstrated, which in their entirety trigger an endogenous regeneration process via cell proliferation, migration and differentiation. Clinically, these shockwave-conveyed biological signals support healing of acute, delayed and non-union fractures. The attainable outcome is comparable to surgery but avoiding an open approach with associated potential complications. These advantageous properties with a clearly positive cost-benefit ratio make shockwave therapy a first line treatment in delayed and non-union fractures.
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- Rainer Mittermayr
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for experimental and clinical traumatology, Vienna, Austria; AUVA Trauma Center Meidling, Vienna, Austria; AUVA trauma research center, Vienna, Austria; Austrian Cluster for Tissue Engineering, Vienna, Austria.
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for experimental and clinical traumatology, Vienna, Austria; Clinic Floridsdorf, Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for experimental and clinical traumatology, Vienna, Austria; AUVA trauma research center, Vienna, Austria; Austrian Cluster for Tissue Engineering, Vienna, Austria; AUVA Medical Board, Vienna, Austria
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Tenforde A, Robinson D, Borg‐Stein J, Borgstrom H, Singh JR. Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus Platelet‐rich Plasma for Achilles Tendinopathy. PM R 2020; 12:1169-1176. [DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Adam Tenforde
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Harvard Medical School Cambridge MA
- Spaulding National Running Center, Spaulding Hospital Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Charlestown MA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Charlestown MA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Charlestown MA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Charlestown MA
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- Weill Cornell Center for Comprehensive Spine Care Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Rehabilitation Medicine New York NY
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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a safe therapy and there are only a few side effects known (such as pain during ESWT and minor haematomata), but no severe complications are to be expected if it is performed as recommended. Contraindications are severe coagulopathy for high-energy ESWT, and ESWT with focus on the foetus or embryo and focus on severe infection. The effect mechanism of ESWT is still a component of diverse studies, but as far as we can summarize today, it is a similar process to a cascade triggered by mechano-transduction: mechanical energy causes changes in the cellular skeleton, which provokes a reaction of the cell core (for example release of mRNA) to influence diverse cell structures such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, intracellular vesicles, etc., so the enzymatic response leads to the improvement of the healing process. The usage of ESWT should be taught, to improve the outcome. Courses should be organized by national societies, since the legal framework conditions are different from one country to another. In this update the musculoskeletal indications are addressed (mainly bone and tendons): pseudoarthrosis, delayed fracture healing, bone marrow oedema and osteonecrosis in its early stages, insertional tendinopathies such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon fasciitis, calcifying tendonitis of the rotator cuff, tennis elbow, and wound healing problems.
Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2020;5:584-592. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.190067
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- Vinzenz Auersperg
- Department of Orthopaedics, Klinikum Steyr-Kirchdorf, Steyr, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.,Computed Tomography Research Group, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Wels, Austria
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Protective effects of extracorporeal shockwave on rat chondrocytes and temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis; preclinical evaluation with in vivo 99mTc-HDP SPECT and ex vivo micro-CT. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2019; 27:1692-1701. [PMID: 31323297 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2019.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Revised: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been shown to have chondroprotective effects on arthritic diseases. We investigated the effects of ESWT on temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) using rat chondrocytes and TMJOA rat models. DESIGN Cell viability and expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, cartilage degradation, and apoptosis markers were measured in control, monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-treated and ESWT plus MIA-treated chondrocytes in vitro, and intra-articular MIA injection (TMJOA) and ESWT on TMJOA rats in vivo. In vivo99mTc-hydroxymethylene diphosphonate (HDP) single-photon emission computerized tomography/computerized tomography (SPECT/CT) and ex-vivo micro-CT and histologic examinations were performed in rat models. RESULTS ESWT plus MIA-treated chondrocytes showed increased cell viability significantly (P = 0.007), while decreased genetic expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6); P < 0.001 for each] and cartilage degradation markers [matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP3), matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP13), and bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP7); P < 0.001 for each], and number of apoptotic cells (P < 0.001) compared to MIA-treated chondrocytes. Changes in cytochrome c and cleaved caspase-3 levels relative to procaspase-3 were decreased over MIA-treated chondrocytes. ESWT on TMJOA rat models was associated with a significant decrease in pro-inflammatory and cartilage degradation markers, as demonstrated by real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry stains (P < 0.001 for each). On 99mTc-HDP SPECT/CT, the ESWT group showed a significantly lower uptake ratio compared to the TMJOA group (P = 0.008). Micro-CT analysis revealed that the ESWT group showed improved structure and bone quality compared to the TMJOA control group. CONCLUSIONS ESWT was associated with a protective effect on cartilage and subchondral bone structures of TMJOA by reducing inflammation, cartilage degradation, and chondrocyte apoptosis.
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The Effectiveness of Shockwave Therapy in Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis. CURRENT HEALTH SCIENCES JOURNAL 2019; 44:368-373. [PMID: 31123614 PMCID: PMC6421473 DOI: 10.12865/chsj.44.04.08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Shockwave therapy is based on generating a very intense energy in a very short period of time. It creates a mechanical pressure over the affected tissues that leads to an increased cellular permeability, thus increasing the microcirculation and the cellular metabolism. Therefore, the healing process is accelerated. Lateral epicondylitis represents a common arm injure, which usually affects early to late middle-aged patients, more common and with a longer evolution period in women, characterized by inflammation of the arm muscles’ tendon insertion and manifests with pain on elbow extension and forearm rotation. Our study aims to investigate the efficacity of the shockwave therapy in comparison with a classical treatment of local and systemic drugs. The 50 patients were evenly split into two groups. The diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis was based on exhaustive physical examination. Enthesis evaluation was performed through power Doppler ultrasound. The pain was quantified using the visual analogue scale for pain intensity. All parameters were evaluated at diagnosis and after 30 days, following treatment. One group received shockwave therapy, while the other group received nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and local topics associated with laser and ultrasound application. The results of our study report that both groups experienced significant improvement after treatment. The shockwave therapy recorded a higher improvement rate in all the parameters. Consequently, this new non-invasive, effective and safe technique can be successfully used in the treatment of abarticular pathology of the elbow.
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Russe E, Wechselberger G, Schwaiger K, Heinrich K, Hladik M, Traintinger H. Effects of Preoperative Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Scar Formation-A Pilot Study on 24 Subjects Undergoing Abdominoplasty Surgery. Lasers Surg Med 2019; 52:159-165. [PMID: 31033008 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been demonstrated as a feasible noninvasive method to improve wound healing. This effect was demonstrated to result from increased perfusion and angiogenesis due to systemic growth factor expression. We, therefore, hypothesized that preoperative ESWT reduces scar formation after surgery. METHODS A prospective, controlled pilot study on 24 patients undergoing abdominoplasty was conducted and the efficacy of preoperative unfocused, low energy EWST was evaluated. The right and left half of the operative area were randomly allocated to ESWT or placebo treatment in intrapatient control design. At 6 and 12 weeks after surgery, scar formation was evaluated by 19 different scar parameters included in the patient, observer scar assessment, and the Vancouver scar scale. RESULTS The overall rating of the Vancouver and POSAS scale with Mann-Whitney (MW) analysis revealed a clear trend favoring ESWT. At week 6, 7 of 19 parameters clearly favored ESWT (MW > 0.53). At week 12, 8 of 19 parameters clearly favored ESWT. The largest differences were observed in thickness and overall impression (Vancouver scar scale). CONCLUSIONS ESWT presumably reduces scar formation and postoperative symptoms after abdominoplasty surgery. Further studies are required to confirm ESWT efficacy with statistical significance. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Elisabeth Russe
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Barmherzige Brüder, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Kajetanerplatz 1, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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Quadlbauer S, Pezzei C, Beer T, Jurkowitsch J, Keuchel T, Schlintner C, Schaden W, Hausner T, Leixnering M. Treatment of scaphoid waist nonunion by one, two headless compression screws or plate with or without additional extracorporeal shockwave therapy. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2019; 139:281-293. [PMID: 30523445 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-018-3087-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Scaphoid nonunion remains challenging for hand surgeons. Several treatment options are available such as: non-vascularized or vascularized bone grafting, with or without additional stabilization. In the last few decades, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has become an established procedure for treating delayed and nonunions. Purpose of this retrospective follow-up study was (a) to investigate union rate and clinical outcome of the different implants [either one/two headless compression screws (HCS) or a plate] and (b) union rate and clinical outcome using only surgery, or a combination of surgery and ESWT. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study included 42 patients with scaphoid nonunions of the waist with a mean follow-up of 52 months. All patients received a non-vascularized bone graft from the iliac crest and stabilization was achieved by using one, two HCS or a plate. ESWT was performed with 3000 impulses, energy flux density per pulse 0.41 mJ/mm2 within 2 weeks after surgery. Clinical assessment included range of motion (ROM), pain according to the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), grip strength, Disability of the Arm Shoulder and Hand Score, Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation Score, Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire and modified Green O'Brien (Mayo) Wrist Score. In addition, each patient had a CT scan of the wrist. RESULTS A total of 33/42 (79%) patients showed union at the follow-up investigation. Patients treated with additional ESWT showed bony healing in 21/26 (81%) and without ESWT in 12/16 (75%). Patients that were stabilized using one HCS showed bony healing in 6/10 (60%), with two HCS 10/12 (83%) and by plate 17/20 (85%). The ESWT group had a significantly lower pain score according to the VAS and better modified Green O'Brien (Mayo) Score. No differences could be found in respect of ROM, grip strength, functional outcome score depending of which stabilization method was used. CONCLUSIONS Stabilization of scaphoid waist nonunions with two HCS or plate showed higher union rates than a stabilization using only one HCS. In addition, ESWT combined with a nonvascularized bone graft from the iliac crest seems a suitable option for treating scaphoid nonunions.
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- S Quadlbauer
- AUVA Trauma Hospital Lorenz Böhler - European Hand Trauma Center, Donaueschingenstrasse 13, 1200, Vienna, Austria. .,Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental und Clinical Traumatology, AUVA Research Center, Donaueschingenstrasse 13, 1200, Vienna, Austria. .,Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria.
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- AUVA Trauma Hospital Lorenz Böhler - European Hand Trauma Center, Donaueschingenstrasse 13, 1200, Vienna, Austria
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- AUVA Trauma Hospital Lorenz Böhler - European Hand Trauma Center, Donaueschingenstrasse 13, 1200, Vienna, Austria
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- AUVA Trauma Hospital Lorenz Böhler - European Hand Trauma Center, Donaueschingenstrasse 13, 1200, Vienna, Austria
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- AUVA Trauma Hospital Lorenz Böhler - European Hand Trauma Center, Donaueschingenstrasse 13, 1200, Vienna, Austria
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- AUVA Trauma Hospital Lorenz Böhler - European Hand Trauma Center, Donaueschingenstrasse 13, 1200, Vienna, Austria
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- AUVA Trauma Hospital Meidling - European Hand Trauma Center, Kundratstraße 37, 1120, Vienna, Austria
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- AUVA Trauma Hospital Lorenz Böhler - European Hand Trauma Center, Donaueschingenstrasse 13, 1200, Vienna, Austria.,Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental und Clinical Traumatology, AUVA Research Center, Donaueschingenstrasse 13, 1200, Vienna, Austria.,Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria.,Department for Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Paracelsus Medical University, Strubergasse 21, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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- AUVA Trauma Hospital Lorenz Böhler - European Hand Trauma Center, Donaueschingenstrasse 13, 1200, Vienna, Austria
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Reilly JM, Bluman E, Tenforde AS. Effect of Shockwave Treatment for Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Narrative Review. PM R 2018; 10:1385-1403. [PMID: 29775801 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Revised: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 05/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a technology that was first introduced into clinical practice in 1982 for urologic conditions. Subsequent clinical applications in musculoskeletal conditions have been described in treatment of plantar fasciopathy, both upper and lower extremity tendinopathies, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome, management of nonunion fractures, and joint disease including avascular necrosis. The aim of this review is to summarize the current understanding of treatment of musculoskeletal conditions with ESWT, accounting for differences in treatment protocol and energy levels. Complications from ESWT are rare but include 2 reported cases of injury to bone and Achilles tendon rupture in older adults using focused shockwave. Collectively, studies suggest ESWT is generally well-tolerated treatment strategy for multiple musculoskeletal conditions commonly seen in clinical practice. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.
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- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 First Street, Charlestown, MA 02129(‡).
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Re: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) in Urology: A Systematic Review of Outcome in Peyronie's Disease, Erectile Dysfunction, and Chronic Pelvic Pain. Eur Urol 2018; 74:115-117. [PMID: 29449032 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2018.01.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 01/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Takakuwa Y, Sarai M, Kawai H, Yamada A, Shiino K, Takada K, Nagahara Y, Miyagi M, Motoyama S, Toyama H, Ozaki Y. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Coronary Artery Disease: Relationship of Symptom Amelioration and Ischemia Improvement. ASIA OCEANIA JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2018; 6:1-9. [PMID: 29333461 PMCID: PMC5765327 DOI: 10.22038/aojnmb.2017.9899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Objective(s): The current management of coronary artery disease (CAD) relies on three major therapeutic options, namely medication, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). However, severe CAD that is not indicated for PCI or CABG still bears a poor prognosis due to the lack of effective treatments. In 2006, extracorporeal cardiac shock wave (SW) therapy reported on human for the first time. This treatment resulted in better myocardial perfusion as evaluated by dipyridamole stress thallium scintigraphy, angina symptoms, and exercise tolerance. The aim of the present study was to investigate: myocardial perfusion images and evaluate the relationship between the ischemia improvement and symptom amelioration by SW therapy. Methods: We treated ten patients (i.e., nine males and one female) with cardiac SW therapy who had CAD but not indicated for PCI or CABG and aged 63–89 years old. After the SW therapy, all patients were followed up for three months to evaluate any amelioration of the myocardial ischemia based on symptoms, adenosine stress thallium scintigraphy, transthoracic echocardiography, and blood biochemical examinations. Results: The changes in various parameters were evaluated before and after cardiac SW therapy. The cardiac SW therapy resulted in a significant improvement in the symptoms as evaluated by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society [CCS] class score (P=0.016) and a tendency to improve in summed stress score (SSS) (P=0.068). However, no significant improvement was observed in the summed rest score (SRS), summed difference score (SDS), left ventricular wall motion score index (LVWMSI), N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic, and troponin I. The difference of CCS class score (ΔCCS) was significantly correlated with those of SSS (ΔSSS) and SDS (ΔSDS) (r=0.69, P=0.028 and r=0.70, P=0.025, respectively). There was no significant correlation between ΔCCS and other parameters. Furthermore, no significant difference was observed between the CCS improved and non-improved groups in terms of the baseline characteristics. Conclusion: The current study demonstrated the potential efficacy and safety of Cardiac SW therapy in CAD patients. As the findings indicated, symptom amelioration was associated with ischemia improvement by extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the CAD patients.
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- Youko Takakuwa
- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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Comparison of autogenous cancellous bone grafting and extra-corporeal shock wave therapy on osteotomy healing in the tibial tuberosity advancement procedure in dogs. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2017; 28:207-14. [DOI: 10.3415/vcot-14-10-0156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2014] [Accepted: 03/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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SummaryObjectives: To compare optical values in the osteotomy gap created after a tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) treated with autogenous cancellous bone graft, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, a combination of auto-genous cancellous bone graft and extra -corporeal shock wave therapy, and absence of both autogenous cancellous bone graft and extracorporeal shock wave therapy using densitometry.Methods: Dogs that were presented for surgical repair of a cranial cruciate ligament rupture were randomly assigned to one of four groups: TTA with autogenous cancellous bone graft (TTA-G), TTA with autogenous cancellous bone graft and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (TTA-GS), TTA with extracorporeal shock wave therapy (TTA-S), and TTA with no additional therapy (TTA-O). Mediolateral radiographs at zero, four and eight weeks after surgery were evaluated to compare healing of the osteotomy gap via densitometry. An analysis of variance was used to compare the densitometric values between groups.Results: At four weeks after surgery, a significant difference in osteotomy gap density was noted between TTA-GS (8.4 millimetres of aluminium equivalent [mmAleq]) and TTA-S (6.1 mmAleq), and between TTA-GS (8.4 mmAleq) and TTA-O (6.4 mmAleq). There were no significant differences noted between any groups at the eight week re-evaluation.Clinical significance: There were no significant differences in the osteotomy gap density at eight weeks after surgery regardless of the treatment modality used. The combination of autogenous cancellous bone graft and extracorporeal shock wave therapy may lead to increased radiographic density of the osteotomy gap in the first four weeks after surgery. Densitometry using an aluminium step wedge is a feasible method for comparison of bone density after TTA in dogs.
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A review of the cellular and molecular effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2017; 29:99-107. [DOI: 10.3415/vcot-15-04-0057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2015] [Accepted: 11/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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SummaryExtracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a novel therapeutic modality and its use in promoting connective tissue repair and analgesic effect has been advocated in the literature. It is convenient, cost-effective, and has negligible complications; it therefore bypasses many of the problems associated with surgical interventions. This paper reviews the proposed mechanisms of action in promoting tissue repair and regeneration as well as analysing its efficacy providing an analgesic effect in clinical applications. Further research will be required to not only identify the underlying mechanisms more precisely, but will also be critical for ensuring consistency across the literature so that the most beneficial treatment protocol can be developed. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy stands as a promising alternative modality in promoting tissue repair.
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Liu B, Zhang Y, Jia N, Lan M, Du L, Zhao D, He Q. Study of the Safety of Extracorporeal Cardiac Shock Wave Therapy: Observation of the Ultrastructures in Myocardial Cells by Transmission Electron Microscopy. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther 2017; 23:79-88. [PMID: 28862043 DOI: 10.1177/1074248417725877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Extracorporeal cardiac shock wave therapy (CSWT) has been used to treat patients with severe coronary heart disease and cardiac failure with good results; however, the safety of this treatment is still controversial. Its safety in clinical setting and on microstructures has been confirmed, but the influence of shock wave on the ultrastructures of myocardial cells is not clear. In this study, 12 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into control (NC) and CSWT therapy (NC+SW) groups. The heart rate, blood pressure, serum troponin I (TNI), and cardiac ultrasound were evaluated, and the myocardial inflammatory responses and fibrosis changes were compared. The samples were observed by transmission electron microscopy to evaluate the changes in myocardial tissue ultrastructure. The CSWT had no significant influence on rat hemodynamics indices and serum TNI, did not affect left ventricular function, and did not cause myocardial inflammatory response and fibrosis changes. The scores of myocardial ultrastructure damage in the NC and NC+SW groups were 1.39 ± 0.982 and 2.42 ± 1.009, respectively ( P = .103). The CSWT did not cause significant additional damage to myocardial ultrastructures. The safety of CWST has been preliminarily proved at the clinical, microstructure, and ultrastructure levels, but its long-term safety needs further exploration.
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- Bing Liu
- 1 Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.,2 Department of Cardiology, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, China
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- 3 Department of Geriatric Medicine, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- 2 Department of Cardiology, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, China
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- 2 Department of Cardiology, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, China
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- 1 Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.,2 Department of Cardiology, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, China
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- 4 Department of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- 1 Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.,2 Department of Cardiology, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, China
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Wang HJ, Cheng JH, Chuang YC. Potential applications of low-energy shock waves in functional urology. Int J Urol 2017; 24:573-581. [PMID: 28697536 DOI: 10.1111/iju.13403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Accepted: 05/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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A shock wave, which carries energy and can propagate through a medium, is a type of continuous transmitted sonic wave with a frequency of 16 Hz-20 MHz. It is accompanied by processes involving rapid energy transformations. The energy associated with shock waves has been harnessed and used for various applications in medical science. High-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy is the most successful application of shock waves, and has been used to disintegrate urolithiasis for 30 years. At lower energy levels, however, shock waves have enhanced expression of vascular endothelial growth factor, endothelial nitric oxide synthase, proliferating cell nuclear antigen, chemoattractant factors and recruitment of progenitor cells; shock waves have also improved tissue regeneration. Low-energy shock wave therapy has been used clinically with musculoskeletal disorders, ischemic cardiovascular disorders and erectile dysfunction, through the mechanisms of neovascularization, anti-inflammation and tissue regeneration. Furthermore, low-energy shock waves have been proposed to temporarily increase tissue permeability and facilitate intravesical drug delivery. The present review article provides information on the basics of shock wave physics, mechanisms of action on the biological system and potential applications in functional urology.
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- Hung-Jen Wang
- Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Center for Shock Wave Medicine and Tissue Engineering, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Center for Shock Wave Medicine and Tissue Engineering, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Division of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Center for Shock Wave Medicine and Tissue Engineering, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Caron J, Michel PA, Dussaule JC, Chatziantoniou C, Ronco P, Boffa JJ. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy does not improve hypertensive nephropathy. Physiol Rep 2016; 4:4/11/e12699. [PMID: 27255359 PMCID: PMC4908482 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.12699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2015] [Accepted: 01/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy (SWT) has been shown to improve myocardial dysfunction, hind limb ischemia, erectile function, and to facilitate cell therapy and healing process. These therapeutic effects were mainly due to promoting angiogenesis. Since chronic kidney diseases are characterized by renal fibrosis and capillaries rarefaction, they may benefit from a proangiogenic treatment. The objective of our study was to determine whether SWT could ameliorate renal repair and favor angiogenesis in L-NAME-induced hypertensive nephropathy in rats. SWT was started when proteinuria exceeded 1 g/mmol of creatinine and 1 week after L-NAME removal. SWT consisted of implying 0.09 mJ/mm(2) (400 shots), 3 times per week. After 4 weeks of SWT, blood pressure, renal function and urinary protein excretion did not differ between treated (LN + SWT) and untreated rats (LN). Histological lesions including glomerulosclerosis and arteriolosclerosis scores, tubular dilatation and interstitial fibrosis were similar in both groups. In addition, peritubular capillaries and eNOS, VEGF, VEGF-R, SDF-1 gene expressions did not increase in SWT-treated compared to untreated animals. No procedural complications or adverse effects were observed in control (C + SWT) and hypertensive rats (LN + SWT). These results suggest that extracorporeal kidney shock wave therapy does not induce angiogenesis and does not improve renal function and structure, at least in the model of hypertensive nephropathy although the treatment is well tolerated.
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- INSERM UNIT 1155, Paris, F-75020, France Université Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris 6 UMR S 1155, Paris, France Department of Nephrology, AP-HP Hôpital Tenon, Paris, F-75020, France
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- INSERM UNIT 1155, Paris, F-75020, France Université Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris 6 UMR S 1155, Paris, France Department of physiology, AP-HP Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris, F-75012, France
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- INSERM UNIT 1155, Paris, F-75020, France Université Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris 6 UMR S 1155, Paris, France
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- INSERM UNIT 1155, Paris, F-75020, France Université Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris 6 UMR S 1155, Paris, France Department of Nephrology, AP-HP Hôpital Tenon, Paris, F-75020, France
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- INSERM UNIT 1155, Paris, F-75020, France Université Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris 6 UMR S 1155, Paris, France Department of Nephrology, AP-HP Hôpital Tenon, Paris, F-75020, France
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Chen Y, Xu J, Liao H, Ma Z, Zhang Y, Chen H, Huang Z, Hu J. Prostaglandin E2 and Connexin 43 crosstalk in the osteogenesis induced by extracorporeal shockwave. Med Hypotheses 2016; 94:123-5. [PMID: 27515217 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2016.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2015] [Revised: 07/12/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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As a type of mechanical stimulation, extracorporeal shockwave (ESW) has been widely used in the clinic to treat bone fracture delayed union and non-unions. A large number of studies have shown beneficial effects of ESW in promoting fracture healing by inducing bone regeneration; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. ESW has been shown to induce the production of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), which is essential for gap junction intercellular communication in response to mechanical stress. Among the 19 known gap junction subunits, connexin43 (Cx43) is the most prevalent for mediating the response of mechanical stress. However, to our knowledge, the effect of ESW on Cx43 expression has not been reported before. Herein, we propose that a crosstalk between PGE2 and Cx43 is involved in the enhancement of osteogenesis induced by ESW. We review the currently available data to propose an unrevealed, but important mechanism via which ESW treatment affects osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells.
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- Youbin Chen
- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China; Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
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Zhai L, Ma XL, Jiang C, Zhang B, Liu ST, Xing GY. Human autologous mesenchymal stem cells with extracorporeal shock wave therapy for nonunion of long bones. Indian J Orthop 2016; 50:543-550. [PMID: 27746499 PMCID: PMC5017178 DOI: 10.4103/0019-5413.189602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Currently, the available treatments for long bone nonunion (LBN) are removing of focus of infection, bone marrow transplantation as well as Ilizarov methods etc. Due to a high percentage of failures, the treatments are complex and debated. To develop an effective method for the treatment of LBN, we explored the use of human autologous bone mesenchymal stems cells (hBMSCs) along with extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty three patients of LBN were subjected to ESWT treatment and were divided into hBMSCs transplantation group (Group A, 32 cases) and simple ESWT treatment group (Group B, 31 cases). RESULTS The patients were evaluated for 12 months after treatment. In Group A, 14 patients were healed and 13 showed an improvement, with fracture healing rate 84.4%. In Group B, eight patients were healed and 13 showed an improvement, with fracture healing rate 67.7%. The healing rates of the two groups exhibited a significant difference (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference for the callus formation after 3 months treatment (P > 0.05). However, the callus formation in Group A was significantly higher than that in the Group B after treatment for 6, 9, and 12 months (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Autologous bone mesenchymal stems cell transplantation with ESWT can effectively promote the healing of long bone nonunions.
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- Lei Zhai
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300052, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tianjin Hospital, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The General Hospital of Chinese People's Armed Police Force, Haidian District, Beijing 100039, P. R. China
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- Department of Immunology, Tianjin Medical University, Heping District, Tianjin 300052, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Logistics College of Chinese People's Armed Police Force, Pingjin Hospital, Hedong District, Tianjin 300162, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The General Hospital of Chinese People's Armed Police Force, Haidian District, Beijing 100039, P. R. China,Address for correspondence: Dr. Geng-Yan Xing, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The General Hospital of Chinese People's Armed Police Force, Haidian District, Beijing 100039, P. R. China. E-mail:
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Fojecki GL, Tiessen S, Osther PJS. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in urology: a systematic review of outcome in Peyronie's disease, erectile dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain. World J Urol 2016; 35:1-9. [PMID: 27108421 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-016-1834-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2016] [Accepted: 04/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The objective was to evaluate high-level evidence studies of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for urological disorders. METHODS We included randomized controlled trials reporting outcomes of ESWT in urology. Literature search on trials published in English using EMBASE, Medline and PubMed was carried out. The systematic review was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. RESULTS We identified 10 trials on 3 urological indications. Two of 3 trials on Peyronie's disease (PD) involving 238 patients reported improvement in pain; however, no clinical significant changes in penile deviation and plaque size were observed. Four studies on erectile dysfunction (ED) including 337 participants were included. Using International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-EF) and erectile hardness scale (EHS) data suggested a significant positive effect of ESWT in phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE-5i) responders in 2 of 4 trials and 3 of 4 trials, respectively. Three studies on chronic pelvic pain (CPP) engaging 200 men reported positive changes in National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI). There was considerable heterogeneity between trials both with regard to treatment techniques and outcome measures, making it difficult to compare results. CONCLUSIONS ESWT may resolve pain in PD patients, while evidence for reducing curvature and plaques size is poor. Effects of ESWT on IIEF in ED patients are inconsistent; however, data on EHS does imply that the treatment potentially may recover natural erection in PDE-5i responders. ESWT seems to be able to resolve pain in CPP patients in the short term. In all three disease entities, long-term outcome data are still warranted.
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- Grzegorz Lukasz Fojecki
- Department of Urology, Hospital of Southern Jutland, University of Southern Denmark, Sønderborg, Denmark
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- Department of Urology, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Urology, Urological Research Center, Lillebaelt Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Fredericia, Denmark.
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Dias Dos Santos PR, De Medeiros VP, Freire Martins de Moura JP, Eduardo da Silveira Franciozi C, Nader HB, Faloppa F. Effects of shock wave therapy on glycosaminoglycan expression during bone healing. Int J Surg 2015; 24:120-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.09.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Revised: 08/27/2015] [Accepted: 09/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cheng JH, Wang CJ. Biological mechanism of shockwave in bone. Int J Surg 2015; 24:143-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.06.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2015] [Accepted: 06/17/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Current concepts of shockwave therapy in stress fractures. Int J Surg 2015; 24:195-200. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.07.723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2015] [Accepted: 07/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Gerdesmeyer L, Schaden W, Besch L, Stukenberg M, Doerner L, Muehlhofer H, Toepfer A. Osteogenetic effect of extracorporeal shock waves in human. Int J Surg 2015; 24:115-9. [PMID: 26455534 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.09.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2015] [Revised: 08/18/2015] [Accepted: 09/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- L Gerdesmeyer
- Dept Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Schleswig Holstein, Campus Kiel, Arnold Heller Strasse, 24105 Kiel, Germany; Dept for Orthopedics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaningerstr. 22, 81675 Munich, Germany.
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Donaueschingenstrasse 13, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Dept Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Schleswig Holstein, Campus Kiel, Arnold Heller Strasse, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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- Dept Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Schleswig Holstein, Campus Kiel, Arnold Heller Strasse, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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- Dept Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Schleswig Holstein, Campus Kiel, Arnold Heller Strasse, 24105 Kiel, Germany
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- Dept for Orthopedics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaningerstr. 22, 81675 Munich, Germany
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- Dept for Orthopedics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaningerstr. 22, 81675 Munich, Germany
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Holfeld J, Tepeköylü C, Kozaryn R, Urbschat A, Zacharowski K, Grimm M, Paulus P. Shockwave therapy differentially stimulates endothelial cells: implications on the control of inflammation via toll-Like receptor 3. Inflammation 2014; 37:65-70. [PMID: 23948864 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-013-9712-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Shock wave therapy (SWT) reportedly improves ventricular function in ischemic heart failure. Angiogenesis and inflammation modulatory effects were described. However, the mechanism remains largely unknown. We hypothesized that SWT modulates inflammation via toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) through the release of cytosolic RNA. SWT was applied to human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) with 250 impulses, 0.08 mJ/mm(2) and 3 Hz. Gene expression of TLR3, inflammatory genes and signalling molecules was analysed at different time points by real-time polymerase chain reaction. SWT showed activation of HUVECs: enhanced expression of TLR3 and of the transporter protein for nucleic acids cyclophilin B, of pro-inflammatory cytokines cyclophilin A and interleukin-6 and of anti-inflammatory interleukin-10. No changes were found in the expression of vascular endothelial cell adhesion molecule. SWT modulates inflammation via the TLR3 pathway. The interaction between interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-10 in TLR3 stimulation can be schematically seen as a three-phase regulation over time.
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- Johannes Holfeld
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
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Holfeld J, Tepeköylü C, Kozaryn R, Mathes W, Grimm M, Paulus P. Shock wave application to cell cultures. J Vis Exp 2014. [PMID: 24747842 DOI: 10.3791/51076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Shock waves nowadays are well known for their regenerative effects. Basic research findings showed that shock waves do cause a biological stimulus to target cells or tissue without any subsequent damage. Therefore, in vitro experiments are of increasing interest. Various methods of applying shock waves onto cell cultures have been described. In general, all existing models focus on how to best apply shock waves onto cells. However, this question remains: What happens to the waves after passing the cell culture? The difference of the acoustic impedance of the cell culture medium and the ambient air is that high, that more than 99% of shock waves get reflected! We therefore developed a model that mainly consists of a Plexiglas built container that allows the waves to propagate in water after passing the cell culture. This avoids cavitation effects as well as reflection of the waves that would otherwise disturb upcoming ones. With this model we are able to mimic in vivo conditions and thereby gain more and more knowledge about how the physical stimulus of shock waves gets translated into a biological cell signal ("mechanotransduction").
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Innsbruck Medical University
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Innsbruck Medical University
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- Clinic of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, Goethe-University Hospital
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Tara S, Miyamoto M, Takagi G, Kirinoki-Ichikawa S, Tezuka A, Hada T, Takagi I. Low-energy Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Improves Microcirculation Blood Flow of Ischemic Limbs in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease: Pilot Study. J NIPPON MED SCH 2014; 81:19-27. [DOI: 10.1272/jnms.81.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Shuhei Tara
- Division of Cardiology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Division of Cardiology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Division of Cardiology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Division of Cardiology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Division of Cardiology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Division of Cardiology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Division of Cardiology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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Gollwitzer H, Gloeck T, Roessner M, Langer R, Horn C, Gerdesmeyer L, Diehl P. Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) induces new bone formation in vivo: results of an animal study in rabbits. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2013; 39:126-133. [PMID: 23122639 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2012.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2012] [Revised: 08/28/2012] [Accepted: 08/30/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate if radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) induces new bone formation and to study the time course of ESWT-induced osteogenesis. A total of 4000 impulses of radial shock waves (0.16 mJ/mm²) were applied to one hind leg of 13 New Zealand white rabbits with the contralateral side used for control. Treatment was repeated after 7 days. Fluorochrome sequence labeling of new bone formation was performed by subcutaneous injection of tetracycline, calcein green, alizarin red and calcein blue. Animals were sacrificed 2 weeks (n = 4), 4 weeks (n = 4) and 6 weeks (n = 5) after the first rESWT and bone sections were analyzed by fluorescence microscopy. Deposits of fluorochromes were classified and analyzed for significance with the Fisher exact test. rESWT significantly increased new bone formation at all time points over the 6-week study period. Intensity of ossification reached a peak after 4 weeks and declined at the end of the study. New bone formation was significantly higher and persisted longer at the ventral cortex, which was located in the direction to the shock wave device, compared with the dorsal cortex, emphasizing the dose-dependent process of ESWT-induced osteogenesis. No traumata, such as hemorrhage, periosteal detachment or microfractures, were observed by histologic and radiologic assessment. This is the first study demonstrating low-energy radial shock waves to induce new bone formation in vivo. Based on our results, repetition of ESWT in 6-week intervals can be recommended. Application to bone regions at increased fracture risk (e.g., in osteoporosis) are possible clinical indications.
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- Hans Gollwitzer
- Klinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany.
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- Meir D. Hershcovitch
- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Mittermayr R, Antonic V, Hartinger J, Kaufmann H, Redl H, Téot L, Stojadinovic A, Schaden W. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for wound healing: technology, mechanisms, and clinical efficacy. Wound Repair Regen 2012; 20:456-65. [PMID: 22642362 DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-475x.2012.00796.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2011] [Accepted: 02/29/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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For almost 30 years, extracorporeal shock wave therapy has been clinically implemented as an effective treatment to disintegrate urinary stones. This technology has also emerged as an effective noninvasive treatment modality for several orthopedic and traumatic indications including problematic soft tissue wounds. Delayed/nonhealing or chronic wounds constitute a burden for each patient affected, significantly impairing quality of life. Intensive wound care is required, and this places an enormous burden on society in terms of lost productivity and healthcare costs. Therefore, cost-effective, noninvasive, and efficacious treatments are imperative to achieve both (accelerated and complete) healing of problematic wounds and reduce treatment-related costs. Several experimental and clinical studies show efficacy for extracorporeal shock wave therapy as means to accelerate tissue repair and regeneration in various wounds. However, the biomolecular mechanism by which this treatment modality exerts its therapeutic effects remains unclear. Potential mechanisms, which are discussed herein, include initial neovascularization with ensuing durable and functional angiogenesis. Furthermore, recruitment of mesenchymal stem cells, stimulated cell proliferation and differentiation, and anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects as well as suppression of nociception are considered important facets of the biological responses to therapeutic shock waves. This review aims to provide an overview of shock wave therapy, its history and development as well as its current place in clinical practice. Recent research advances are discussed emphasizing the role of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in soft tissue wound healing.
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- Rainer Mittermayr
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Vienna, Austria.
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Wang CJ. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in musculoskeletal disorders. J Orthop Surg Res 2012; 7:11. [PMID: 22433113 PMCID: PMC3342893 DOI: 10.1186/1749-799x-7-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 264] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2011] [Accepted: 03/20/2012] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The sources of shockwave generation include electrohydraulic, electromagnetic and piezoelectric principles. Electrohydraulic shockwaves are high-energy acoustic waves generated under water explosion with high voltage electrode. Shockwave in urology (lithotripsy) is primarily used to disintegrate urolithiasis, whereas shockwave in orthopedics (orthotripsy) is not used to disintegrate tissues, rather to induce tissue repair and regeneration. The application of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in musculoskeletal disorders has been around for more than a decade and is primarily used in the treatment of sports related over-use tendinopathies such as proximal plantar fasciitis of the heel, lateral epicondylitis of the elbow, calcific or non-calcific tendonitis of the shoulder and patellar tendinopathy etc. The success rate ranged from 65% to 91%, and the complications were low and negligible. ESWT is also utilized in the treatment of non-union of long bone fracture, avascular necrosis of femoral head, chronic diabetic and non-diabetic ulcers and ischemic heart disease. The vast majority of the published papers showed positive and beneficial effects. FDA (USA) first approved ESWT for the treatment of proximal plantar fasciitis in 2000 and lateral epicondylitis in 2002. ESWT is a novel non-invasive therapeutic modality without surgery or surgical risks, and the clinical application of ESWT steadily increases over the years. This article reviews the current status of ESWT in musculoskeletal disorders.
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- Ching-Jen Wang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
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Does low intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy have a physiological effect on erectile function? Short-term results of a randomized, double-blind, sham controlled study. J Urol 2012; 187:1769-75. [PMID: 22425129 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2011.12.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 158] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE We investigated the clinical and physiological effect of low intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy on men with organic erectile dysfunction who are phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor responders. MATERIALS AND METHODS After a 1-month phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor washout period, 67 men were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive 12 sessions of low intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy or sham therapy. Erectile function and penile hemodynamics were assessed before the first treatment (visit 1) and 1 month after the final treatment (followup 1) using validated sexual function questionnaires and venoocclusive strain gauge plethysmography. RESULTS Clinically we found a significantly greater increase in the International Index of Erectile Function-Erectile Function domain score from visit 1 to followup 1 in the treated group than in the sham treated group (mean ± SEM 6.7 ± 0.9 vs 3.0 ± 1.4, p = 0.0322). There were 19 men in the treated group who were initially unable to achieve erections hard enough for penetration (Erection Hardness Score 2 or less) who were able to achieve erections sufficiently firm for penetration (Erection Hardness Score 3 or greater) after low intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy, compared to none in the sham group. Physiologically penile hemodynamics significantly improved in the treated group but not in the sham group (maximal post-ischemic penile blood flow 8.2 vs 0.1 ml per minute per dl, p <0.0001). None of the men experienced discomfort or reported any adverse effects from the treatment. CONCLUSIONS This is the first randomized, double-blind, sham controlled study to our knowledge that shows that low intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy has a positive short-term clinical and physiological effect on the erectile function of men who respond to oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor therapy. The feasibility and tolerability of this treatment, coupled with its potential rehabilitative characteristics, make it an attractive new therapeutic option for men with erectile dysfunction.
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Ruiz-Garcia J, Lerman A. Cardiac shock-wave therapy in the treatment of refractive angina pectoris. Interv Cardiol 2011. [DOI: 10.2217/ica.11.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Holfeld J, Zimpfer D, Schaden W, Grimm M. Reply to Sergej V. Jargin: shock wave therapy of ischemic heart disease in the light of general pathology. Int J Cardiol 2010; 145:240-241. [PMID: 19758716 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2009.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2009] [Accepted: 08/20/2009] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Low energy shock wave therapy has developed as a treatment standard or alternative therapy for a variety of orthopaedic and soft tissue diseases. In experimental studies it shows very promising results for the treatment of ischemic heart disease. Sergei V. Jargin reported on a device on the basis of a modified lithotripter that is currently used in Russia. He supposes the tissue regenerative effect to be an injury-and-repair process, which may end up in myocardial function loss. This hypothesis is contradictory to findings of numerous research groups. Low energy shock waves show in both clinical and experimental studies a safe and highly effective tissue regenerative potential that is mediated by various molecular and sub-molecular effects. Therefore low energy shock wave therapy is a promising treatment option for ischemic heart disease.
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- Johannes Holfeld
- Dept. of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
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- Dept. of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Dept. of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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Lee TC, Wang CJ, Yang YL, Huang YH, Lin WC, Chang SY. Bone morphogenetic protein-2 expression in spinal fusion masses enhanced by extracorporeal shock wave treatment: a rabbit experiment. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2010; 152:1779-84. [PMID: 20652605 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-010-0744-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2010] [Accepted: 07/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Extracorporeal shock wave (ESW) has been introduced to enhance spinal fusion. This study was conducted to assess the effect of ESW on bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) expression in a spinal fusion experiment. METHODS Twelve rabbits underwent fusion at bilateral L5-6 intertransverse spaces. They were evenly divided into two groups. In the study group, bilateral L5 and L6 transverse processes were treated with 1,000 impulses of ESW at 14 kV at 12 weeks. In the control group, the rabbits did not receive ESW treatment. All rabbits were sacrificed at 16 weeks, and their lumbar spines were harvested for radiographic and molecular biological study. RESULTS In the study group (n = 6), the radiographs showed good fusion in all six rabbits, while in the control group (n = 6), good fusion was found only in three rabbits (50%). Although more rabbits in the study group had a good fusion result, the inter-group difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.182). In the molecular biological examination, the mean value of the normalized expression of BMP-2 mRNA in the fusion masses of the study group was 90 ± 8.4 while that of the control group was 77.33 ± 6.74. Statistical analysis showed the study group had a significantly higher BMP-2 mRNA expression in the fusion masses than the control group (P = 0.018). CONCLUSIONS The current study showed that ESW treatment enhances BMP-2 mRNA expression in spinal fusion masses.
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- Tao-Chen Lee
- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Niao-Sung, Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan.
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Stress fractures that occur in the young active population typically represent an overuse injury, and may lead to prolonged periods of restriction from play if they are not treated appropriately. Several risk factors have been identified and must be addressed when treating these patients. Low-risk stress fractures can be successfully treated with activity restriction and a stepwise return to sport. Several pharmacologic and nonoperative treatment modalities have been described. However, high-risk stress fractures are more difficult to treat because they may have an increased rate of delay and nonunion, and often require surgical stabilization. When treating an athlete with a stress fracture, the objective is a safe and quick return to sport; therefore, special considerations must be made in this population, particularly when dealing with the in-season athlete.
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- Amon T Ferry
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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Furia JP, Juliano PJ, Wade AM, Schaden W, Mittermayr R. Shock wave therapy compared with intramedullary screw fixation for nonunion of proximal fifth metatarsal metaphyseal-diaphyseal fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2010; 92:846-54. [PMID: 20360507 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.i.00653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The current "gold standard" for treatment of chronic fracture nonunion in the metaphyseal-diaphyseal region of the fifth metatarsal is intramedullary screw fixation. Complications with this procedure, however, are not uncommon. Shock wave therapy can be an effective treatment for fracture nonunions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of shock wave therapy as a treatment of these nonunions. METHODS Twenty-three patients with a fracture nonunion in the metaphyseal-diaphyseal region of the fifth metatarsal received high-energy shock wave therapy (2000 to 4000 shocks; energy flux density per pulse, 0.35 mJ/mm(2)), and twenty other patients with the same type of fracture nonunion were treated with intramedullary screw fixation. The numbers of fractures that were healed at three and six months after treatment in each group were determined, and treatment complications were recorded. RESULTS Twenty of the twenty-three nonunions in the shock wave group and eighteen of the twenty nonunions in the screw fixation group were healed at three months after treatment. One of the three nonunions that had not healed by three months in the shock wave group was healed by six months. There was one complication in the shock wave group (post-treatment petechiae) and eleven complications in the screw-fixation group (one refracture, one case of cellulitis, and nine cases of symptomatic hardware). CONCLUSIONS Both intramedullary screw fixation and shock wave therapy are effective treatments for fracture nonunion in the metaphyseal-diaphyseal region of the fifth metatarsal. Screw fixation is more often associated with complications that frequently result in additional surgery.
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- John P Furia
- Evangelical Community Hospital, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, USA.
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this article is to provide a concise review of the basic science of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and to perform a systematic review of the literature for the use of ESWT in the treatment of fractures and delayed unions/nonunions. DATA SOURCES Articles in the English or German language were identified for the systematic review by searching PubMed-MEDLINE from 1966 until 2008, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and relevant meeting abstracts from 2007 to 2008. Moreover, the bibliographies of the identified articles were reviewed. STUDY SELECTION We included clinical outcome studies of ESWT in the treatment of fractures and delayed unions/nonunions. Reports with less than 10 patients were excluded. Nonunions after corrective osteotomies or arthrodeses were excluded. DATA EXTRACTION Sample size, level of evidence, definition of delayed union, definition of nonunion, time from injury to shock wave treatment, location of fracture, union rate, and complications were extracted from the identified articles. DATA SYNTHESIS Data of 924 patients undergoing ESWT for delayed union/nonunion were extracted from 10 studies. All articles were graded as level 4 studies. The overall union rate was 76% (95% confidence interval 73%-79%). The union rate was significantly higher in hypertrophic nonunions than in atrophic nonunions. CONCLUSION Data from level 4 studies suggest that shock wave therapy seems to stimulate the healing process in delayed unions/nonunions. However, further investigations are required.
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Tinazzi E, Amelio E, Marangoni E, Guerra C, Puccetti A, Codella OM, Simeoni S, Cavalieri E, Montagnana M, Adani R, Corrocher R, Lunardi C. Effects of shock wave therapy in the skin of patients with progressive systemic sclerosis: a pilot study. Rheumatol Int 2010; 31:651-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s00296-009-1339-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2009] [Accepted: 12/27/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Li X, Chen M, Li L, Qing H, Zhu Z. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy: A potential adjuvant treatment for peri-implantitis. Med Hypotheses 2010; 74:120-2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2009.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2009] [Accepted: 07/08/2009] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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van der Jagt OP, van der Linden JC, Schaden W, van Schie HT, Piscaer TM, Verhaar JAN, Weinans H, Waarsing JH. Unfocused extracorporeal shock wave therapy as potential treatment for osteoporosis. J Orthop Res 2009; 27:1528-33. [PMID: 19441107 DOI: 10.1002/jor.20910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) influences the differentiation of bone marrow stroma cells towards osteoprogenitors and increases the expression of several growth factors. To assess whether unfocused ESWT might serve as a treatment for osteoporosis, we examined the bone architecture dynamics of ESWT-treated and untreated rat tibiae using in vivo micro-computed tomography (CT) scanning. In addition, the effects of ESWT on fracture healing, using a bilateral fibula osteotomy, were examined. Unilateral unfocused ESWT with 2,000 pulses and an energy flux density of 0.16 mJ/mm(2) was applied to the hind leg of ovariectomized and sham-ovariectomized rats. A single treatment with unfocused ESWT resulted in a higher trabecular bone volume fraction (BV/TV) in the proximal tibia of the sham-ovariectomized animals. Three weeks after ESWT, BV/TV was 110% of baseline BV/TV in treated legs versus 101% in untreated contralateral control legs (p = 0.001) and 105% of baseline BV/TV versus 95% at 7 weeks after ESWT (p = 0.0004). In ovariectomized rats, shock wave treatment resulted in a diminished bone loss. At 7 weeks, the BV/TV of the treated legs was 50% of baseline BV/TV, whereas in untreated control legs this was 35% (p = 0.0004). ESWT did not influence acute fracture healing. This study shows that bone microarchitecture can be affected by unfocused shock waves, and indicates that unfocused ESWT might be useful for the treatment of osteopenia and osteoporosis.
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- Olav P van der Jagt
- Department of Orthopaedics, Erasmus Medical Center, Dr. Molenwaterplein 50, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Cacchio A, Giordano L, Colafarina O, Rompe JD, Tavernese E, Ioppolo F, Flamini S, Spacca G, Santilli V. Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy compared with surgery for hypertrophic long-bone nonunions. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2009; 91:2589-97. [PMID: 19884432 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.h.00841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The authors of several studies have recommended extracorporeal shock-wave therapy as an alternative to surgical treatment for long-bone nonunions. This study was performed to compare the results of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy produced by two different devices with those of surgical treatment in the management of long-bone nonunions. METHODS One hundred and twenty-six patients with a long-bone nonunion were randomly assigned to receive either extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (Groups 1 and 2) or surgical treatment (Group 3). The patients in the shock-wave groups received four treatments with 4000 impulses of shock waves with an energy flux density of 0.40 mJ/mm(2) (Group 1) or 0.70 mJ/mm(2) (Group 2). The patients in the three groups had similar demographic characteristics, durations of nonunion, and durations of follow-up. Radiographic results (the primary outcome) and clinical results (the secondary outcomes) were determined before and three, six, twelve, and twenty-four months after treatment. RESULTS The radiographic findings did not differ among the three groups of patients. At six months, 70% of the nonunions in Group 1, 71% of the nonunions in Group 2, and 73% of the nonunions in Group 3 had healed. Three and six months after treatment, the clinical outcomes in the two shock-wave groups were significantly better than those in the surgical group (p < 0.001). However, at both twelve and twenty-four months after treatment, there were no differences among the three groups, with the exception of the DASH score, which differed significantly between Groups 1 and 3 (p = 0.038) and between Groups 2 and 3 (p = 0.021) at twelve months. CONCLUSIONS Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy is as effective as surgery in stimulating union of long-bone hypertrophic nonunions and yields better short-term clinical outcomes.
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- Angelo Cacchio
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, San Salvatore Hospital of L'Aquila, via L. Natali 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy.
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