… has been proposed to improve functional result and augment … must be elucidated in vitro
to better inform subsequent clinical … ruptured Achilles tendons. In the present study, the ESW …

… After molecular/morphological cell characterization, we assessed those effects on the
functional activities of the chondrocyte cell cultures, at the protein and molecular levels. …

… -energy ESWT exerts its function … ESWT promotes the healing of meniscal tears in the
avascular region and stimulates the proliferation of meniscal cells, as confirmed by the improved …

… tendons, either in vivo or in vitro, with ESWT application; and ii) … of a complete and sutured
rupture or a partial rupture [2 papers (… ), ESWT application was followed by a rapid increase of …

… The positive effects of ESWT in many areas, particularly in the musculoskeletal system and
… determined a wide range of shock wave numbers to better demonstrate the rESW effects. …

… The bubbles rapidly inflate and rupture under the action of tension wave, … In vivo, osteoblasts
are affected by a variety of osteoblast growth factors, which can increase osteoblast activity …

… rupture at the injured site; (ii) prevent excessive inflammation and formation of scar tissue; (iii)
increase … The goals of the functional phase include to (i) increase the optimum length of the …

… damage: grade I with minimal torn fibers without loss of integrity, … of f-ESWT on ligament injury
of in vitro and in vivo models, and … Moreover, a significant increase in glycosaminoglycans (…

… in vivo the biological response to extracorporeal shockwaves, … low dose ESWT to reduce
pain and improve the functionality … Low dose extracorporeal shock wave therapy is a safe and …

… and skill required to perform ESWT should increase as well (… shockwave treatment, functional
status, and type of condition … tendon rupture reported in the first 2 weeks of treatment with …