Shock wave therapy in Berlin

Our shock wave therapy in Berlin is a gentle and non-invasive treatment for chronic tendon and muscle disorders, inflammation or injuries. Many orthopaedic problems – from the shoulder to the heel – can be treated with extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT): Extracorporeal here means that it is an external application outside the body, which means that treatment with shock waves is very painless and has no known side effects. In some cases, shock wave therapy can even avoid surgery.

AREAS OF APPLICATION OF ESWT THERAPY IN BERLIN

Shock wave therapy is generally used in our private orthopaedic practice in Berlin for the following complaints and clinical pictures:

• Shock wave therapy is helpful for calcifications (calcium deposits / calcium deposits), for example in the case of a calcified shoulder
• ESWT is used for Achillodynia, heel pain and heel spurs and non-healing bone fractures (pseudarthroses) for bone healing
• We also achieve very good results with extracorporeal shock wave therapy for tennis and golf elbow, irritation of the Achilles tendon, patellar tendonitis, chronic tendon and muscle disorders and trigger point therapy.

Shock wave therapy is always suitable when treatment is required in deeper regions of the body but surgery or invasive treatment is not required. Shockwave therapy is a particularly gentle form of treatment for sports injuries and is offered by our experienced sports physicians in Berlin.

MODE OF ACTION: HOW DOES EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY WORK

A shock wave is an ultrasound that is accelerated above the speed of sound and emits mechanical energy as a result of the acceleration. Put simply, shock waves are pressure waves. In extracorporeal shock wave therapy, shock waves are applied externally and directed to the affected area. The resulting pressure stimulates cell growth there. This increases the growth of newly formed blood vessels, which stimulates a rapid regeneration process.

There are no known side effects of ESWT, but the activation of the nerve cells in the painful area can temporarily lead to an initial aggravation after the first treatment with shock waves. The tissue to be treated and the intensity of the shock waves during application are decisive for successful shock wave therapy. The orthopaedic specialists at Ortho Eins in Berlin are experts in their field and have many years of experience in shock wave therapy.

PROCEDURE OF SHOCK WAVE THERAPY AT ORTHO EINS IN BERLIN

Shockwave therapy only begins after a detailed anamnesis and consultation. Non-invasive therapy is carried out on an outpatient basis. A local anesthetic or other anesthesia is not necessary for this virtually painless method. Before ESWT treatment, the diseased area is usually precisely identified and marked using an X-ray or ultrasound image. The transducer of the shock wave device is then directed at the area to be treated and the number of pulses and energy density are ideally adjusted to you.

The device focuses the shock waves directly on the detected region. The affected region can now be treated with sound waves. A session lasts around 5 to 15 minutes. Several sessions are necessary to achieve healing success. In most cases, three appointments are sufficient. This is the only way that shock wave therapy can work well and bring about pain relief.

EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY IN BERLIN – ORTHO EINS

Do you have complaints such as tennis elbow or tennis arm (epicondylitis humeri radialis), plantar fasciitis (fasciitis plantaris) or calcific tendinitis (tendinosis calcerea)? Then extracorporeal shock wave therapy could be the right treatment method for you.

Our orthopaedists at Ortho Eins Berlin will be happy to advise you. Whether you come from Zehlendorf, Steglitz, Dahlem, Grunewald, Teltow, Mitte, Spandau, other districts in Berlin or the surrounding area, our orthopaedic specialists led by Dr. Christopher Topar will be happy to help you with your orthopaedic complaints.

Do you still have questions about extracorporeal shock wave therapy or do you need a shoulder specialist in Berlin for other complaints? Whatever your musculoskeletal complaints – feel free to contact us. We look forward to seeing you.