ESWT and ultrasound imaging of the musculoskeletal system with 17 tables

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a new method for the treatment of numerous chronic disorders of the musculos- keletal system: Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder joint - Lateral epicondylitis - Medial epicondylitis - Plantar fas- ciitis - Pseudarthrosis. Other indications are being investigated either in clinical studies or as empirical therapeutic possibilities of ESWT. This book gives a clear overview of the present status of ESWT and ultrasound imaging in the management of musculoske- letal disorders. Front Matter....Pages I-XV Introduction....Pages 1-3 Introduction to Physical Principles of Shock Waves....Pages 4-13 Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Systems....Pages 14-20 Orthopedic Shock Wave Therapy....Pages 21-26 Localization Techniques....Pages 27-30 Application Techniques....Pages 31-36 Ultrasound Examination — Standard Ultrasound Cross Sectional Planes (DEGUM Recommendations)....Pages 37-55 Shoulder....Pages 56-76 Elbow....Pages 77-98 Foot and Ankle Joint....Pages 99-118 Pseudarthrosis....Pages 119-122 Additional Literature on ESWT of the Musculoskeletal System....Pages 123-127 Additional Literature, Video Tapes and CD-ROMs on Ultrasound Examination of the Musculoskeletal System....Pages 129-132 Back Matter....Pages 133-135