Portable Veterinary Shockwave Treat Orthopedic Problems In Horses
Shockwave Therapy Machine
Specifications
| Product Name | Shockwave for Horse treatment |
| Technology | Electromagnetic Shockwave machine |
| Shots | 4000000 shot |
| Frequency | 1-16 hz |
| Energy | 5-200 mj |
| Power | 200 W |
| Treatment Tips | 7 pcs different size tips |
| Type | Carrybox shockwave |
| Handle design | LCD display handle |
| Voltage | 100 V-240V |
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a method of applying energy waves to hard or soft tissue in a
particular area of the body. Developed for human use in breaking up
kidney stones, the technique has been adopted by veterinarians to
reduce pain and stimulate healing in some types of injuries.
“Extracorporeal” refers to the fact that the treatment is given
from outside the horse's body, in contrast to oral medications,
injections, or surgery that are considered more invasive.
How is the treatment administered?
While a veterinary clinic can administer ESWT to inpatients, most
practitioners take the therapy to their equine clients. The horse
remains standing in his stall and is usually lightly sedated to
keep him from moving excessively during the treatment. A
veterinarian uses a portable unit to generate high-pressure
acoustic (sound) waves. The apparatus is held against the injured
area (bone, joint, tendon, or ligament) for about twenty minutes. A
typical course of therapy involves three treatments at three-week
intervals.
What equine conditions are commonly treated by ESWT?
The best results have been seen in horses with hock problems and
proximal suspensory ligament injuries. Stress fractures, ringbone,
navicular syndrome, back pain, and tendon injuries have been
treated with variable results.
How successful is this treatment?
In a study at Iowa State University, horses with inflammation of
the suspensory ligament were treated with ESWT. The treated animals
had a decrease in lesion area, improved fiber alignment, and less
swelling than animals in a control group. A similar study in
Germanycompared ESWT with conventional treatment (rest, cold
treatment, blistering, application of anti-inflammatory and
steroidal products). Of the conventionally treated group, 50% of
the horses returned to full work within six months, while 71% of
the ESWT group were able to resume full work in the same time
period. In a third study group, horses with bone spavin
(degenerative arthritis of the hock) were treated with ESWT. A
decrease in lameness was seen in 80% of the treated horses.
