In vivo and in vitro studies have demonstrated the positive role that ultrasound can play in
the enhancement of fracture healing or in the reactivation of a failed healing process. We …

Augmentation of Tendon-to-Bone Healing : JBJS Augmentation of Tendon-to-Bone Healing :
JBJS JBJS Journal Case Connector Reviews JBJS.org Surgical Techniques Open Access JOPA …

Objective: Eccentric exercise is commonly used as a form of loading exercise for individuals
with patellar tendinopathy. This study investigated the change of mechanical properties and …

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a safe and effective treatment option for
various pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Many studies address the molecular and …

Background: The current “gold standard” for treatment of chronic fracture nonunion in the
metaphyseal-diaphyseal region of the fifth metatarsal is intramedullary screw fixation …

This book was written with the aim of widening the reader's spectrum of knowledge
regarding the uses of shock waves in medicine and biology, as well as to contribute to safer …

Injuries at the tendon-bone interface are very common in the field of sports medicine, and
healing at the tendon-bone interface is complex. Injuries to the tendon-bone interface can …

The act of the overhead throw, especially pitching, produces high levels of forces at the
elbow joint. The elbow joint is a frequently injured region of the body in the overhead athlete …

Objective The purpose of this study was to describe the results of two treatment regimens for
medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS); a graded running programme and the same running …

Background and purpose Extracorporeal shock waves (ESWs) are used to good effect in the
treatment of soft tissue injuries, but the underlying mechanisms are still unknown. We …