Author/Authors :
Romeo, Pietro Università degli Studi di Milano - Clinica Ortopedica dell’, Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi IRCCS, Italy , Lavanga, Vito Università degli Studi di Milano - Clinica Ortopedica dell’, Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi IRCCS, Italy , Pagani, Davide Università degli Studi di Milano - Clinica Ortopedica dell’, Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi IRCCS, Italy , Sansone, Valerio Università degli Studi di Milano - Clinica Ortopedica dell’, Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi IRCCS, Italy
Abstract :
Regenerative therapy is one of the most challenging and intriguing branches of modern medicine. Basic research has demonstrated the effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwaves (ESWT) in stimulating biological activities that involve intra-cell and cell-matrix interactions. These interactions are at the basis of the current clinical applications, and open the horizons to new applications in tissue regeneration. It is also feasible that shock waves could be used to treat various orthopaedic pathologies, removing the need for surgery. However, suitable translational studies need to be performed before ESWT can become a valid alternative to surgery.
