Onde d’urto focalizzate ad alta potenza con guida ecografica o radiografica
Équipe
Dr. Enrico Curci
Surgeon
Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Physiatrist
Villa Stuart Private Clinic
High-power focused shock waves with ultrasound or radiographic guidance
The high-power focused shock waves with ultrasound or X-ray guidance are acoustic waves of very short duration and high pressure that generate a mechanical-biological action directly on the tissues.
The Lithotrack targeting system allows for extremely precise localization of the region where the waves are directed.
The MODULITH SLK STORZ technology is equipped with the Dual Imaging system for simultaneous X-ray and ultrasound localization, ensuring perfect control throughout the entire treatment duration.
Shock wave treatments are performed by highly qualified specialized medical personnel.
PATHOLOGIES
Used in the treatment of the most complex musculoskeletal and bone pathologies:
- Pseudoarthrosis and delays in consolidation
- Osteonecrosis
- Bone edema
- Algodystrophy
- Periarticular and tendon calcifications
- Muscle fibrosis
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Tendinopathies
- affecting the rotator cuff at the shoulder level (with or without calcifications)
- affecting the elbow (epicondylitis/tennis elbow, epitrochleitis/golfer's elbow, ...)
- affecting the knee (patellar tendon, jumper's knee, ...)
- affecting the ankle (Achilles tendon, ...)
- affecting the foot (plantar fasciitis with or without heel spur, ...)
- affecting the hip/pelvis area (pubalgia, trochanteritis, ...)
EFFECTS
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Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-edema effect:
they reduce inflammation, edema, and pain through the stimulation of nerve endings and the release of anti-inflammatory substances. -
Stimulation of tissue repair:
they activate biological repair processes, stimulate the production of growth factors and collagen. -
Neovascularization:
they promote the formation of new blood vessels, increasing the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. -
Bone regeneration:
they can reactivate the bone formation process, useful in cases of delayed consolidation. -
Mechanical effect on calcifications:
micro-cavitations can help disintegrate intra-tendinous calcifications without damaging surrounding tissues.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
There are no particular contraindications, however, it is advisable to avoid treatment in the following cases:
- Active neoplasms and/or previous neoplasms at the treatment site;
- Acute infections of soft tissues or bones at the treatment site;
- Presence of an incompatible cardiac pacemaker;
- Uncontrolled coagulation disorders;
- Severe cardiovascular diseases;
- Presence of growth cartilage at the treatment site;
- Pregnancy (presence of the fetus in the treatment area)
The Villa Stuart Clinic is affiliated with major insurance companies and supplementary health care funds.
For information and bookings
Monday / Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM / Saturday 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Emergency service
Service available 24 hours a day