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Überprüfung der Läsionsgefahr des N. ischiadicus des Kaninchens durch die Applikation niedrig- und mittelenergetischer extrakorporaler Stoßwellen
M. SchwitalleJ.-d. RompeO. KrischekH M RiehleJ Bohlsubject
Shock wavemedicine.medical_specialtyLagomorphabiologybusiness.industryNeurapraxiabiology.organism_classificationmedicine.diseaseExtracorporealSurgeryLesionAnesthesiamedicineOrthopedics and Sports MedicineSurgeryHistopathologySciatic nervemedicine.symptombusinessComplicationdescription
Aim The aim of the study was to evaluate the likeliness for peripheral nerve lesions following extracorporeal shock wave application. Material and method 82 rabbit sciatic nerves were randomized to undergo low-energetic (0.08 mJ/mm2), middle-energetic (0.28 mJ/mm2) or no (controls) shock wave therapy. After 1 to 28 days an independent neuropathologist checked the specimen for signs of neural lesions. Results Only after 14 and 28 days vacuolic swelling of the axons was noted, somewhat pronounced in the middle-energetic group. In no case was there any disruption of the nerve's continuity. We did not observe any neurapraxia. Conclusion Shock wave application does not threaten peripheral nerve integrity in an animal model.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-18 | Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und ihre Grenzgebiete |