Queensland Lithotripsy Services - ESWT Extra Corporeal Shockwave Treatment

ESWT (Extra Corporeal Shockwave Treatment) is a non-invasive procedure used for treating a number of painful tendon conditions.

The procedure is used overseas & in all states around Australia, & is available in Queensland at Queensland Lithotripsy Services, based at Brisbane Private Hospital.

The procedure offers significant benefits to patients since treatment times are short, no anaesthesia is required and side effects are very limited.

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Introduction

Advantages of ESWT

Shock wave therapy has previously been known for the treatment of kidney stones, but since the early 1990's it has been used in other areas of the body, particularly in certain othopaedic conditions even where there is no calcium formation. For this reason, some people now use the term orthotripsy to describe ESWT where it is used in this way.

ESWT is not considered as a 1st line treatment for these conditions which often can be managed with a combination of other treatments including rest, anti-inflammatory medications, splints, cortisone injections and physiotherapy. ESWT provides a very viable alternative to surgery, however, should these first line treatments fail. It will not cure all conditions however.

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It is non invasive and can replace the need for surgery in many cases.

It is done as an Outpatient. You may go home after treatment.

There is a faster recovery time and normally no time off work.

There are no known major side effects.

No general anaesthetics are required.

Treatment is brief.

It is cheaper than surgery.

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