Potential applications of low-energy shock waves in functional urology.

摘要: A shock wave, which carries energy and can propagate through a medium, is type of continuous transmitted sonic wave with frequency 16 Hz–20 MHz. It accompanied by processes involving rapid transformations. The associated waves has been harnessed used for various applications in medical science. High-energy extracorporeal therapy the most successful application waves, to disintegrate urolithiasis 30 years. At lower levels, however, have enhanced expression vascular endothelial growth factor, nitric oxide synthase, proliferating cell nuclear antigen, chemoattractant factors recruitment progenitor cells; also improved tissue regeneration. Low-energy clinically musculoskeletal disorders, ischemic cardiovascular disorders erectile dysfunction, mechanisms neovascularization, anti-inflammation Furthermore, low-energy proposed temporarily increase permeability facilitate intravesical drug delivery. present review article provides information on basics physics, action biological system potential functional urology.