Revolutionary Medicine - Shockwave Medical care for Chronic Pain

Revolutionary Medicine - Shockwave Medical care for Chronic Pain Sufferers
by C. Bailey-Lloyd

Article by, ©C. Bailey-Lloyd

Stripped from the scenes from science fiction novels and films, shockwave medical care is a newage alternative to chronic pain sufferers. Utilised not only on humans for over 25 years for urologic and orthopaedic conditions, shockwave medical care has even as been introduced to veterinary and equine medicine as well. Portion individuals suffering from a range of conditions, including: golf or lawn tennis elbow, stiff shoulders, bone spurs, joint calcification, chronic sinew pain, and galore another contractile organ disorders; shockwave medical care could possibly be the answer to help and healing.

To discover simply about Shockwave Therapy, I contacted Ms. LuJean Smith (Public Relations' Director) of Siemens Medical Solutions. In an informal interview, I asked Ms. Smith a few questions simply about this revolutionary medical care and how it aids patients with healing:

[C. Bailey-Lloyd]: "Could you please tell me who developed and 1st began utilizing shockwave therapy?"
[L. Smith]: "German region engineers accomplished the conception caused roughness or cavitation on craft parts. The 1st use of the technology for health care was for excretory organ stones in the 1970s."

(*Through further research, I discovered that 98% of all excretory organ stones are treated with shockwave therapy, besides acknowledged as lithotripsy.)

Ms. Smith explained exactly how shockwave medical care works:

"A shockwave is created by an intense change in pressure simply as upi experience witht he sonic boom of an craft or the force you feel after a bolt of lightening. The shock wave is an acoustic wave with a quick rise in maximum pressure and a frequency spectrum travel from hearable to the far end of the supersonic scale.

Extracorpeal Shock waves used in medicine now are created as a result of electromagnetic, piezoelectric, or electro hydraulic generation.

Sonucur utilised an magnetism system that consists of an magnetism coil and opposing metal membrane. A high current impulse is discharged through the coil to create a strong magnetic field which causes a current in the opposing metal membrane. This current quickly accelerates the membrane away from the coil producing an acoustic impulse in the encompassing water.

The acoustic impulse is focused by an acoustic lens to direct the shock wave energy to the target tissue. The acoustic lens controls the focus size and the figure of energy make at the targeted tissue. The mechanisms for healing are not fully understood..."

Additionally, Ms. Smith expressed valuable insight regarding scientific evaluation supporting shockwave therapy. According to scientific studies, shockwave increases vascularisation in treatment regions (based on MRI results). Furthermore, shockwave impact reduces pain from nerves as confirmed through lab test results on isolated nerve cells. And, consistent with Gate-Control theory (Gate-Control therory predicts that massaging a particular area stimulates large diameter nerve fibres; whereby pain relief is achieved.), shockwave eradicated chronic pain memory via over-stimulation.

Siemen's Sonocur Basic system has an articulating head that is placed directly onto the area of treatment, wherever adjustments are fine-tuned to the specific therapeutic focus. Once adjusted, predetermined pulses (shockwaves) are administered at low-energy levels; thus permitting anesthesia-free therapy.

When asked how long treatment lasts, Ms. Smith relayed that treatments generally last 15-30 minutes and is standardly administered over a course of three (3) treatments.

[C. Bailey-Lloyd]: "How long has this treatment been in use and how booming is it?"
[L. Smith]: "The treatments have been used in Europe since the early 1990s. Clinical Treatments in the US started in 2000 with full approval for Sonocur in 2002. Success rates vary due to physician, experience and patient conditions. Studies have shown patients with complete recovery, patients with partial recovery, and patients with little or no recovery. But in general, 65% - 70% of patients the results have been quite favorable."

[C. Bailey-Lloyd]: "How effective is shockwave medical care as opposed to another conventional treatments?"
[L. Smith]: "Normal treatments for various tendonapathies include steroid injections, physical therapy, various orthopaedic keep devices and in chronic conditions, even as surgery. Study data shows several chronic patients have responded to none of the aforesaid treatments and have shown complete recovery with ESWL treatments. (ESWL medical care is suggested for patients that have a history of at least 6 months pain and unfavorable results with at least 3 of the conventional treatments.)"

[C. Bailey-Lloyd]: "Are there any side effects to this treatment? Please Explain."
[L. Smith]: "The 2 most common side effects according were slight nausea during the actual treamtne (approx. 20% of study patients) and soreness or stiffness the next day after the treatment. (Much like one feels the next day after a hard physical workout.)"

Ms. Smith besides told me that shockwave medical care is promptly used in about 175 sites across the Nation alone. Primarily orthopedic, sports medicine and chiropodist physicians provide shockwave medical care services. Additionally, "...shockwave medical care is sanctioned by the FDA in uses for Chronic Area fascilitis and medial or lateral epicondylitis." Globally, "...shockwave medical care is utilised for tendonapathies, knees, shoulders, and treatment of Nonunionised fractures."

In closing, shockwave medical care has been proved to stimulate and accelerate human healing process. Piece research continues at multiple sites about the country, shockwave medical care is revolutionizing modern medicine and effectively demonstrates how to accomplish overall health. To discover much simply about shockwave therapy, or Sonucur visit Siemens Medical Solutions at www.usa.siemens.com/medicalpressroom or contact Ms. Lujean Smith at lujean.smith@siemens.com

To find a practician who utilizes shockwave therapy, feel free to examine our practician directory at holisticjunction.com today.

© 2004 C. Bailey-Lloyd
© 2004 Lady Capital

C. Bailey-Lloyd (Lady Camelot) presently serves as the Public Relations' Director for www.holisticjunction.com.
To contact Ms. Bailey-Lloyd, or to gain article reprint permission, email her at ladycamelot@holisticjunction.com

References:

01. Siemens Medical Solutions
www.usa.siemens.com/medicalpressroom
LuJean Smith, Manager, Public Relations

02. Southern American state Orthopaedic Institute
www.scoi.com/fellows/shock-wave-therapy.htm

03. Wisconsin Equine Clinic Horse Shockwave Medical care
www.wisconsinequineclinic.com/html/shockwave_therapy.htm

04. Gate Control Theory
www.painforum.com/en/1/hcpmjgate.html

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C. Bailey Lloyd,aka. Lady Capital a freelance writer, writer and artist, is presently the Public Relations' Dir. of www.holisticjunction.com