Benefits
As a revolutionary treatment technology, ESWT affords the patient and the clinician a number of distinct benefits when using the Swiss DolorClast. These are:
For the patient:
- No need for anaesthetic
- Non-invasive procedure
- No need for surgery or medication
- Treatment sessions last for an average of only 15 minutes
- No hospital admission
- Transient analgesic effect after treatment
- No lengthy rehabilitation, loss of mobility or time away from work
- Fewer complications
- Strong clinical results
For the clinician:
- Lower time and financial cost
- Broad range of applications
- High patient acceptance
- Simple procedure
- Outstanding product reliability and quality
- NICE guidance and FDA approved
- European patent of ‘Dolorclast’
- Low operating costs
- Comprehensive product support
ESWT offers two main advantages over traditional surgical methods:
fewer potential complications and a faster return to normal activity.
FDA 2007