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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a minimally invasive technique for the fragmentation of urinary tract stones using shock waves under fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guidance. ESWL results depend on the indication (stone size/composition, clinical context) and also on how it is performed. The stone structure, nature and density (Hounsfield units; evaluated by CT without contrast agent) influence the fragmentation achieved by ESWL. The upper size limit of kidney stones has been lowered to 15mm (1.68cm3) due to the increased risk of steinstrasse with larger sizes and the potential need of anesthesia and ureteral stenting. Conversely, the development of endourological technologies allows a finer stone fragmentation and/or better elimination, thus reducing the risk of steinstrasse and decreasing the potential number of sessions or additional interventions. METHODOLOGY: These recommendations were developed using two methods: the Clinical Practice Recommendations method (CPR) and the ADAPTE method, depending on whether the question was considered in the European Association of Urology (EAU) recommendations (https://uroweb.org/guidelines/urolithiasis [EAU 2022]) and their adaptability to the French context.

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INTRODUCTION: Our purpose was to assess the efficacy of low intensity extracorporeal shock waves (SW) for the treatment of organic erectile dysfunction (ED). METHODS: A systematic review of the literature published between 2000 and 2020 was conducted using the PRISMA methodology. We used Medline data with the following key words (MesH): "extracorporeal shock wave therapy"; "erectile dysfunction"; "sexuality". RESULTS: Nineteen articles were selected: thirteen randomised controlled trial and six meta-analyses. Most of them studied vascular etiology. Low intensity SW is beneficial ED is evaluated by the IIEF, EHS scores and penile hemodynamic. CONCLUSION: SW may have a theoretical impact on the vascular etiology of organic DE. Their use in this context is supported by the European Society of urology and the European Society of sexual medecine. However, there are discrepancies in current data to establish a protocol to follow in daily practice.

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Lateral elbow pain caused by tendinopathy - tendinosis - or tennis elbow is a highly prevalent problem. Unfortunately, no treatment method can guarantee clinical success. Inspired by the lithotripsy technique used for kidney stones, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has been introduced as an alternative to surgical treatment 25 years ago. In a randomized prospective study, we compared 15 patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy who were operated and 14 who underwent ESWT. Almost all patients had good or excellent outcomes according to the criteria by Verhaar. Subjective improvement was 57% for the ESWT group and 76% for the surgery group. No significant differences between both groups were found (p = 0.07). We therefore recommend considering non-invasive techniques such as ESWT treatment prior to surgery in tennis elbow.

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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) as a new adjuvant therapy has shown a potential capability to promote diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) healing. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of ESWT on the healing of DFUs. The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China Biology Medicine and reference lists were searched for studies published up to December 2018. Randomized controlled trials of any design, including ESWT for patients with DFU, were included. Two reviewers extracted data, including the wound surface area (WSA), percentage of re-epithelialization, population of complete cure and unchanged and other related outcomes. Eight randomized controlled trials (N=339) were included. ESWT was found to be associated with a greater reduction of WSA by 1.54 cm2, and increase of re-epithelialization by 26.31%. A greater population with complete cure was found at the end of treatment (risk ratio [RR] = 2.22; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.46 to 3.40); however, there was no statistically significant difference at the end of follow up (p=0.052). It can also reduce treatment inefficiency by 4.8-fold (95% CI, 0.12 to 0.37). In addition, ESWT also showed a higher superiority than hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the population for complete cure and unchanged ulcer (RR=1.83; 95% CI, 1.14 to 2.94 and RR=0.25; 95% CI, 0.13 to 0.48, respectively). ESWT is a feasible adjuvant treatment for DFUs. It can effectively improve the complete cure rate, shorten the healing period of DFUs and significantly reduce treatment ineffectiveness. This can provide new therapeutic ideas for clinical practice of intractable and recurrent DFUs.

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RESUMEN Introducción: La terapia con ondas de choque son ondas acústicas presentes en situaciones diarias. Es un método que se emplea en la actualidad para tratar la bursitis trocantérica. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de la terapia con ondas de choque en el tratamiento de la bursitis trocantérica. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal, con 46 pacientes diagnosticados con bursitis trocantérica, los cuales fueron tratados con el equipo Piezolith-3000 (ondas de choque extracorpóreas) en el Complejo Científico Ortopédico Internacional "Frank País", en el periodo comprendido entre marzo de 2014 y abril de 2018. Se realizó el análisis de las variables (edad, sexo, dolor y escala de Harris). Se obtuvieron las frecuencias absolutas y relativas, y con ellas se confeccionaron las tablas y gráficos que resumen la información estadística de la investigación. Resultados: Hubo predominio del sexo femenino (86,9 por ciento) y del grupo etario de 46 - 55 años (50 por ciento). Todos los pacientes presentaban dolor antes de la aplicación de las ondas de choque. Luego del tratamiento esta situación se revirtió y 69,5 por ciento de los enfermos dejaron de sentirlo. Según la escala de Harris, 50 por ciento de los pacientes estudiados tuvo una interpretación cualitativa de pobre (<70 puntos) antes de iniciar el tratamiento; posteriormente, solo 8,6 por ciento permanecieron con esa puntuación. Conclusiones: La terapia con las ondas de choque es una técnica no invasiva, segura y eficaz. Posibilitó una rápida recuperación de los pacientes atendidos y su incorporación a las actividades diarias(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Shock wave therapy is acoustic waves present in daily situations. This method is currently used to treat trochanteric bursitis. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of shockwave therapy in the treatment of trochanteric bursitis. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 46 patients diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis. They were treated with Piezolith-3000 equipment (extracorporeal shock waves) at Frank País International Orthopedic Scientific Complex, from March 2014 to April 2018. The analysis of the variables (age, sex, pain and Harris scale) was performed. The absolute and relative frequencies were obtained. Tables and graphs were prepared to summarize the statistical information of the investigation. Results: There was a predominance of the female sex (86.9 percent) and the age group of 46-55 years (50 percent). All patients had pain before receiving shock waves. After treatment this situation was reversed; the pain stopped in 69.5 percent of the patients. According to Harris scale, 50 percent of the patients studied had a poor qualitative interpretation (<70 points) before starting treatment; subsequently, only 8.6 percent remained at that score. Conclusions: Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, safe and effective technique. It enabled a rapid recovery of patients and their return into daily activities(AU)

RÉSUMÉ Introduction: Les ondes de choc extracorporelles sont des ondes acoustiques présentes dans des situations de la vie quotidienne. C'est une technique actuellement utilisée pour traiter la bursite trochantérienne. Objectif: Évaluer l'efficacité de la thérapie par ondes de choc dans le traitement de la bursite trochantérienne. Méthodes: Une étude transversale descriptive de 46 patients diagnostiqués de bursite trochantérienne, et traités par ondes de choc extracorporelles à l'aide de l'appareil Piezolith-3000, a été réalisée dans le Complexe scientifique international d'orthopédie « Frank Pais¼, pendant la période de mars 2014 et avril 2018. On a effectué une analyse des variables (âge, sexe, douleur, score de Harris). On a obtenu les fréquences absolues et relatives, et grâce à elles, on a élaboré les tableaux et graphiques abrégeant l'information statistique de la recherche. Résultats: Le sexe féminin (86.9 pourcent) et la tranche d'âge de 46-55 ans (50 pourcent ) ont prédominé. Tous les patients soufraient de douleur avant l'application des ondes de choc. Après le traitement, cette situation s'est inversée, et 69.5 pourcent des malades ont cessé de la ressentir. D'après le score de Harris, les résultats obtenus dans 50 pourcent des patients ont été considérés comme mauvais (<70 points) avant le commencement du traitement ; puis après, seulement 8.6 pourcent des patients ont conservé cette évaluation. Conclusions: La thérapie par ondes de choc extracorporelles est donc une technique non invasive, fiable et efficace. Elle a permis la récupération des patients et leur retour aux activités de la vie quotidienne(AU)

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