What does "extracorporeal" mean in the context of ESWT?
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13%
Inside the body
80%
Outside the body
7%
Within the cells
What is one of the advantages of ESWT over traditional surgical methods?
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10%
Increased risk of complications
15%
Longer recovery time
74%
Faster return to normal activity
Which of the following is a characteristic of shockwaves used in ESWT?
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17%
Linear propagation
20%
Low peak pressure
15%
Long duration
48%
Short rise time
What is the peak pressure amplitude of shockwaves in ESWT?
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30%
10-20 MPa
54%
0-120 MPa
16%
50-60 MPa
Which phase of shockwaves generates cavitation and gas bubbles?
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24%
Positive phase
63%
Negative phase
5%
Neutral phase
8%
Refractory phase
How does the peak pressure of shockwaves compare to ultrasound waves?
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23%
10 times greater
28%
100 times greater
49%
1000 times greater
Which of the following is NOT a principle of shockwave generation mentioned in the text?
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7%
Electrohydraulic
16%
Electromagnetic
67%
Photovoltaic
10%
Piezoelectric
Which therapeutic effect is achieved by ESWT without resulting in heating effects?
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5%
Thermal effects
72%
Non-thermal effects and mechanical effect
19%
Chemical effects
4%
Electrical effects
What is a common application of ESWT?
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8%
Reducing muscle mass
15%
Decreasing bone density
77%
Stimulate bone healing
Why are children or pregnant women contraindicated for ESWT?
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31%
Due to potential harm from radiation exposure
10%
Because of the risk of muscle strain
54%
Due to potential adverse effects on developing tissues
5%
Because of the risk of dehydration
Which of the following is an indication for ESWT despite the presence of pain?
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12%
Patients taking aspirin
59%
Patients with osteoarthritis
22%
Patients with a recent fracture
7%
Patients with metal implants
What is a characteristic of focused shock waves in terms of penetration depth?
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16%
Shallow penetration
77%
Deep penetration
7%
Moderate penetration
Which type of shock wave device is designed for superficial treatment areas?
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9%
Focused shock wave
22%
Planar shock wave
68%
Radial shock wave
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of ESWT?
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4%
Stimulates body's own healing
8%
Shorter recovery time compared to surgery
75%
Causes severe side effects
13%
Promotes neovascularization at the tendon-bone junction
What does ESWT stimulate at the tendon-bone junction?
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62%
Neovascularization
21%
Bone density loss
17%
Muscle contraction
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Which condition is treated with ESWT and involves the necrosis of the femoral head?
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15%
Patellar tendinopathy
71%
Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
15%
Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder
What is the primary effect of shock wave therapy?
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10%
Inducing pain
14%
Reducing inflammation
76%
Direct mechanical forces at the target point
What is the secondary effect of shock wave therapy?
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13%
Hyperstimulation analgesia
72%
Causing negative effects or tissue damage by cavitation
15%
Increasing tissue elasticity
What biophysical effect does shock wave therapy have?
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15%
Causing pigmentation
64%
Hyperstimulation analgesia
21%
Decreasing cell permeability
What physiological effect is proposed for shock wave therapy energy?
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18%
Increasing skin thickness
73%
Disintegrating calcium deposits
9%
Reducing tissue elasticity