Abstract
In urology, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is considered to be the golden standard in stone therapy1. This worldwide revolutionary method has almost completely replaced invasive surgery. A similar promising development is emerging for specific orthopedic indications.
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Bachmann, C.E. et al. (2001). Introduction. In: ESWT and Ultrasound Imaging of the Musculoskeletal System. Steinkopff. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-48805-4_1
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