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Review
. 2022 Jul;52(4):1033-1042.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2022.03.007.

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pathologies

Leilani Alvarez  1
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Review

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pathologies

Leilani Alvarez. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2022 Jul.

Abstract

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy has multiple applications in veterinary musculoskeletal pathologies. Primary indications include tendinopathies, malunion fractures, patellar desmitis, and osteoarthritis. There are multiple types of shockwave generators. Current evidence in the canine literature is primarily on electrohydraulic and radial pressure wave generators. Treatment protocols from one machine are not equivalent to other machines, and data should not be extrapolated between studies.

Keywords: ECSW; ESWT; Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy; Shockwave; Shockwave therapy.

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Disclosure The author has nothing to disclose. No funding or grants were received in the research for this manuscript.

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