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The Effects Of Non-Focused Extracorporeal Shock Waves On Neuronal Morphology, Function And Analgesia In Horses, David Manuel Bolt
The Effects Of Non-Focused Extracorporeal Shock Waves On Neuronal Morphology, Function And Analgesia In Horses, David Manuel Bolt
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These studies were conducted to elucidate the regional analgesic effect that is observed clinically after treatment of orthopedic disorders with application of extracorporeal shock waves in horses. Regional analgesia after treatment with extracorporeal shock waves presents a concern because it may eliminate protective limiting mechanisms and may place equine athletes with predisposing lesions at risk of sustaining career- or life-ending injuries. Direct percutaneous application of non-focused extracorporeal shock waves to palmar digital nerves in the pastern area of horses resulted in decreased sensory nerve conduction velocities compared with untreated control nerves at 3, 7, and 35 days after treatment. Transmission …