Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pathologies

Leilani Alvarez

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2022.03.007

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pathologies

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2022 Jul;52(4):1033-1042. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2022.03.007.

Author

Leilani Alvarez¹

Affiliation

¹ Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine, Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, 510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065, USA. Electronic address: Leilani.Alvarez@amcny.org.

PMID: 35715112
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2022.03.007

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Dog Diseases* / therapy
Dogs
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy* / veterinary
Tendinopathy* / therapy
Tendinopathy* / veterinary