What is ESWT?

tedavi ESWT is a non-surgical, non-anesthetic, non-specific treatment. With this method, treatment can be performed with high success in a few sessions. ESWT is preferred as a treatment method for long-term nonunion fractures and boiling delays, shoulder calcification, heel spurs, tennis players and golf elbow. Ayan  

What is ESWT?

ESWT; Gelir Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy an is a combination of the first letters of the words orp Shock Wave Therapy inin. Commonly known as Shock Wave Therapy. These powerful sound waves created outside the body are non-invasive (non-invasive) applications based on the focusing of the body in a desired region by means of a steel head applicator. Treatment with these sound waves has long been used in the treatment of orthopedic diseases such as tennis player / golfer's elbow, heel spur, shoulder pain, pseudoarthrosis (nonunion fractures). It offers modern, non-cortisone-free treatment for the patient.    

How to implement ESWT  

At the first stage before the application, x-ray ultrasound findings and the palpation result in the problematic area being identified and marked. Focus is made on the point where the disease occurs. In this process, ultrasound gel is applied to the marked area. In order not to decrease the effect of sound waves, it is ensured that there is no air between the head and body. High and low energy shock waves created by special devices are applied by focusing on problematic body region via special headers / headers.  

What is the duration and frequency of ESWT?

Session times vary according to the number of shocks, frequency and energy levels applied. The average session lasts between 6 .8 minutes, followed by a total of 3 sessions of 3 hast5 days with a high level of well-being, and the quality of life of patients increases.    

What diseases can be treated with ESWT?  

Shock wave therapy can treat many musculoskeletal diseases. The most common diseases in our society are Shock Wave Therapy as follows.

Heel spurs: It is a common disorder in overweight, long-standing survivors, some rheumatic diseases, osteoarthrosis (bone resorption), pregnant women, high-heeled shoes, long-term walkers. There is pressure on the heel and increasing pain.

Tennis Player and Golfer's elbow: Pain in the outer or inner side of the elbow as a result of excessive use of the wrist. It is common in employees who require wrist repetitive strain, tennis and golf players.

Calcified shoulder pain: Shoulder pain and movement due to the inflammation caused by accumulation of calcium deposits to the skin of the tendon (the structures that adhere to the muscles of the bones) It is a disease characterized by its limitation.

Other fields of application; Shoulder compression syndrome, Chronic tendon adhesion site strains, Trochanteric bursitis of the hip Painful trigger points in the muscles, delayed union fractures.  

Are there any side effects?  

Patients can continue their daily work after treatment sessions. Since there is no invasive procedure, there is no significant side effect of mild pain, mild redness and swelling in the skin. Redness in the application area is normal and shows increased blood flow. However, for the effectiveness of the treatment and the absence of side effects, the application should be performed by experienced people.

When will the patient notice the effect?

Pain may be reduced within 1 week from the first session. The goal of Eswt treatment is not to temporarily remove pain, but to provide a permanent treatment.

Who is ESWT and Not Applicable to?

Does not apply to pregnant women, children with cardiac pacemakers, cancer patients, children with acute infections, children with developmental age, bleeding disorders, lungs, heart and internal organs, infectious fractures and areas near the infectious area, upper neck region, and head and nerves. However, low energy shock waves can be used in muscle problems of children of developmental age.  

What is the Success Rate in Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)?

Over 50,000 patients have already been employed in many developed countries such as the USA, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Japan, and have achieved a success rate of over 80%. The median success rates of the studies published in medical literature were 85% for heel spines, 70% for tennis elbow and 80% for shoulder calcified tendonitis / frozen shoulder diseases.