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Fig.1a to 1c: Principles of shock wave generation. a. electrohydraulic, b. electromagnetic, c. piezoelectric. Extracted from [2].

 

Fig.2: Typical shock wave (pressure vs. time) in the focus F2 of an electrohydraulic shock wave system. Schematic representation of the pressure amplitude of the shock wave as a function of time. Positive pressure amplitude is followed by a tensile wave.

 

Fig.3: First commercial lithotripter HM3 (Dornier) with bathtub.

Fig.4: Today's lithotripters (LithoTron, HMT) are mobile, flexible and easy to use.

Fig.5: Special orthopedic shock wave device OssaTron (HMT High Medical Technologies AG) with movable therapy head of about 350° degree for the different localization of orthopedic diseases.

Fig.6: The ReflecTron (HMT AG) is an orthopedic shock wave device especially designed for soft tissue diseases

Fig.7: Combination of direct and indirect shock wave effect to disintegrate a kidney stone [1].