Shock wave treatment, practice changing from past to the future, Şok dalga tedavisi, geçmişten geleceğe değişen uygulama alanları

Abstract

Use of shock wave therapy in urological field dates back to 1970-1980. Experimental studies for ureteral stones in the 1970s showed osteoblastic activity changes in ilium, and revived ability of shock waves in the treatment of musculoskeletal system. Treatment with shock waves has become popular in recent decades. It has been used as first- choice or as a supportive treatment for plantar fasciitis, calcaneal spur, lateral epicondylitis and calcific tendonitis of the shoulder. Shock wave applications recently have begun to be tested in the treatment of various diseases, and favourable result have been reported. The purpose of this review is to summarize the use of shock wave therapy in terms of dose and duration of application in the treatment of dental diseases, myocardial ischemia, spasticity, and tendonitis. © 2021 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.