Affiliations 

  • 1 Y S Chooi, MS (Ortho). Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, 50586 Kuala Lumpur
  • 2 R Penafort, MS (Ortho). Department of Surgical Orthopaedics, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur
Med J Malaysia, 2004 Dec;59(5):674-7.
PMID: 15889572

Abstract

It has been at least a decade since the introduction of extra-corporeal shock-wave treatment (ESWT) for the treatment of non-unions. Despite conflicting opinions in the literature, it is recently experiencing a revival. This paper reports our experience with Ossa Tron, which produces shock-waves electro-hydraulically, on 5 patients. The two successful cases experienced remarkable results of union at an average of 22 weeks after ESWT. The remaining three had disappointing results. A description of the study and a note on the essential issues are presented.

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