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The highly flexible, portable shock wave instrument for Dermatology and Vascular Surgery |
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Electro-hydraulic shock waves induce changes in diseased tissue due to mechanical stimuli in the area to be treated.
Not only do they stimulate cell metabolism, they also promote improved blood flow to the area receiving therapy.
A specially designed applicator, the ActiVitor¹ Probe D0 lives up to the requirements of superficial shock wave therapy.
The enlarged focal zone of up to 25 mm diameter is well adapted to the treatment of large wound areas. A success rate of
up to 80 percent is considered an excellent result in the treatment of ulcus cruris and judged as a forward-looking
treatment alternative by leading medical specialists.
The ActiVitor¹ system is unique in its ease of application, performance and weight. The extensive indication range and its
economical benefits make the ActiVitor¹ system suitable for orthopaedic and dermatological practices, clinics and hospitals.
The ActiVitor¹ Derma offers high efficiency in combination with a low number of repeat treatments required. Furthermore, the
combination of optimized treatment parameters with the low number of treatment sessions results in a high level of
cost-effectiveness.
The hand-held therapeutic head affords precise and flexible access to the areas receiving therapy. |
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Skin lesions and ulcus cruris: |
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Many patients suffering from diabetes are familiar with this condition. Ulcus cruris is defined as an ulcer resulting
from insufficient venous blood supply of the lower legs. The collapse of venous vascularisation in combination with
increasing capillary pressure can lead to edema, exzema, pigmentation disorders and swellings even to fibrosis of the
skin tissue. Often conventional treatments do not succeed to cure the limb involved. Consequently, in some cases patients
are facing serious consequences and even risk ampution.
Latest scientific research findings, presented on the 2006 annual congress of the
ISMST (International Society for Musculo-skeletal Shockwave Therapy)
in Rio de Janeiro showed significant success rates for this indication after application of electro-hydraulic shock waves. |
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Case example 1: (Please click on the thumbnails to enlarge the images) |
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Case example 2: (Please click on the thumbnails to enlarge the images) |
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The following applications are currently being investigated in clinical studies: |
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- Arterial ulcers
- Burns
- Chronic skin lesions
- Decubitus ulcers (bedsores)
- Diabetic ulcers
- Infected wounds
- Postoperative healing disorders
- Venous ulcers
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¹ In some countries available as "SwissPuls" |
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