Relieves pain in just two shockwaves can also be healing

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy.

Red net moment January 20 news (correspondent Ding Yaru) shock wave, everyone will think of blockbusters in the lethal and destructive super nuclear weapons, but in fact, in daily life there is no lack of shock wave applications, extracorporeal shock wave treatment is one of them.

Uncle Tan, 44, suffered multiple fractures of his left leg due to an accident, and after performing the distal fracture of the left tibia fibula, he still has pain in both lower limbs, which is aggravated after walking. Uncle Tan's left lower limb is obviously swollen, the left forefoot is numb, the movement of the left ankle is obviously limited, the sensation of both lower limbs is reduced, and the local tenderness is localized.

This pain seriously affected Uncle Tan's daily life, when he first arrived at the MeixiHu Branch of Sanzhen Rehabilitation Hospital, Uncle Tan told the doctor: "My pain has lasted for two months, it is very uncomfortable, especially at night, the pain is so painful that I can't sleep at all." ”

The Sanzhen Rehabilitation Treatment Team conducted a comprehensive assessment for Uncle Tan, as follows: pain site: plantar excitation point; pain nature: chronic traction-like pain; pain time: 2 months; pain score: visual simulation score (VAS) 7/10 points, severe discomfort, severe pain; language description scoring method (VRS), severe pain, difficulty falling asleep at night

According to the assessment results, patients and family appeals, the doctor arranged extracorporeal shockwave treatment for Uncle Tan. After two treatments, Uncle Tan's treatment effect was remarkable, the pain relief was obvious, and the VAS score dropped from the initial 7 points to 3 points; the VRS severe pain became mild pain, which had no impact on daily life. Uncle Tan himself also said that he is much more comfortable now.

How exactly does extracorporeal shockwave therapy work?

Shock wave is a kind of sound wave with mechanical characteristics that aggregates and produces energy through vibration, high-speed motion, etc., which causes the pressure, temperature, density and other physical properties of the medium to change by leaps and bounds.

Which symptoms or disorders can be treated with extracorporeal shockwaves

1. Soft tissue diseases (soft tissue pain and osteoporosis in various parts of the body)

2. Bone and arthropathy (shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, etc.)

3. Sequelae of cerebral infarction, hemiplegia patients, muscle spasm

4. Some postherpetic neuralgia

5. Numbness of limbs not caused by intervertebral disc compression

6. "Unexplained" abdominal pain, gynecology (dysmenorrhea, postoperative pain, urinary incontinence) (excluding visceral lesions)

7. Diagnosis of unclear pain localization, etc.

The main treatment objects of extracorporeal shock waves are acute and chronic injuries, degenerative lesions and chronic strains of human soft tissues and joints. It has the characteristics of both symptoms and root causes, immediate results and convenience and speed. However, the following diseases should be excluded:

1. Overall factors. Severe heart disease, arrhythmias; poor systemic condition, dysfunction of important organs; patients with coagulation disorders; tumor patients; thrombosis patients; patients taking antiimmunosuppressants; pregnant women; children (avoiding epiphysis)

2. Local factors. Local infection and skin rupture infection; acute injury to tendons and fascia; treatment site located in the brain, spinal cord, lung tissue, large blood vessels and nerve trunk; atrophy and infectious bone disconnection.

EMS extracorporeal shockwave therapy considerations

1. Treatment cycle. Treatment is given once in 5 to 6 days and 3 to 5 times in a course. It is recommended to adjust the work and rest time during the treatment cycle and be able to carry out treatment on time.

2. During the treatment process, due to the different tolerances of each person, some patients may have pain, please inform the doctor of the correct feeling during the treatment process, and the doctor will make corresponding adjustments according to the feedback.

3. Within a few days after treatment, you may feel the red fever swelling and discomfort of the impact site, this is because the local tissue is undergoing trauma repair, which is a normal phenomenon, it is recommended to use local ice treatment within 2-3 days after treatment, 2-3 times a week, and the symptoms basically disappear within a few days.

4. After the end of a treatment course, please minimize the vigorous force of exercise or treatment. Rest is usually required for 3-4 weeks for the treatment site to heal adequately.

5. After the completion of the treatment cycle, it is recommended to actively participate in the follow-up work, regular follow-up consultation, and the doctor will guide the follow-up rehabilitation matters.