Shockwave therapy for pain associated with lower extremity orthopedic disorders a review of the clinical and cost-effectiveness

The methods to generate focused shockwaves include electrohydraulic, electromagnetic, or piezoelectric mechanisms. The focused shockwaves are generated in water (inside the applicator) and, as the acoustic impedance of water and biological tissue is comparable, this results in limited reflection and...

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Corporate Author: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health Rapid Response Service
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Ottawa] Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health 2016, 16 September 2016
Series:Rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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