Abstract

ALVAREZ CAMBRAS, Rodrigo et al. Treatment of pseudoarthrosis of the tibia using extracorporeal shock waves. Rev Cubana Ortop Traumatol [online]. 2004, vol.18, n.2. ISSN 0864-215X.

Two patients suffering from pseudoarthosis of the tibia for a long time, with previous unsatisfactory treatment including other methods were presented. The extracorporeal shockwave therapy results to be an effective therapeutical technique in each case. The clinical picture along with the previous and final imaging were set forth. A literature review was made.

Keywords : pseudoarthrosis; Shockwaves; Bone scintigraphy.