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World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2024; 15(10): 991-996
Published online Oct 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i10.991
Published online Oct 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i10.991
Figure 1 Schematic representation of pre-periacetabular osteotomy and post-periacetabular osteotomy, pre-extracorporeal shock wave therapy and post-extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and the extracorporeal shock wave therapy healing process.
A: Pre-periacetabular osteotomy (PAO); B: Post-PAO; C: Pre-extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT); D: Two months (2 cycles) post-ESWT; E: Four months (4 cycles) post-ESWT; F: Six months (6 cycles) post-ESWT; G: Sixteen months post-ESWT; H: Schematic of ESWT-induced healing. ESWT: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy.
Figure 2 The treatment of non-union of periacetabular osteotomy with extracorporeal shock wave therapy.
A and B: Images of the shockwave device and console; C: X-ray-guided extracorporeal shock wave therapy positioning for non-union; D: The patient's treatment course, which was conducted without the use of anesthesia.
- Citation: Yan J, Zhu JY, Zhao FF, Xiao J, Li H, Wang MX, Guo J, Cui L, Xing GY. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in treating ischial non-union following Bernese periacetabular osteotomy: A case report. World J Orthop 2024; 15(10): 991-996
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v15/i10/991.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i10.991