title: [Evaluation of the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in selected musculoskeletal system disorders of the inflammatory etiology--a critical review of the literature].
abstract: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a modern method from the scope of physical medicine. In Poland, atthe end of the last decade, ESWT has become an extremely popular form of treatment for many diseases, especially musculoskeletal. The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the most up to date scientific reports assessing the effectiveness of ESWT in the most common musculoskeletal system disorders of the inflammatory etiology. To review, there were qualified 15 subjects of research works in English language only, which were published between 2002-2013. The following summary includes a total amount of 1326 patients. Review of the scientific reports ware made based on international medical databases review. All qualified articles were characterized in detail in terms of material and research methods with a precise determination of treatment parameters, as well as the results achieved separated fora specific diagnosis. Despite the beneficial therapeutic effects as a result of ESWT treatment, which are described in numerous publications, there is a justified need for further observation the progress of scientific research, in particular with regard to the effectiveness and safety of ESWT.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dymarek
authors.forename: Gabriela
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bidzińska
authors.forename: Kamil
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Zwierzchowski
authors.forename: Lucyna
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Słupska
authors.forename: Kuba
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ptaszkowski
authors.forename: Tomasz
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Halski
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000379:methods*; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome