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Transient moderate increase in pain
Redness and swelling
Hematoma and petechial hemorrhage
Headaches and fainting during extracorporeal acoustic wave treatments
Short-term hypaesthesia
Nausea during therapy
Tingling during therapy
2.5
Device Description
Overview
The OrthoGold100
®
, also referred to as the OW100
®
, is a transportable device for
therapeutic acoustic wave treatment. It is comfortable in handling and operating. The
OrthoGold100
®
is intended for the activation of connective tissue in the upper and
lower extremities.
The OW100
®
generates electrohydraulic acoustic waves by discharge of high voltage
(spark) at a submerged electrode (Figure 1). The spark promptly vaporizes the
medium between the electrode tips and creates a spherical, acoustic wave. At the
reflector, the acoustic wave is unfocused (OP 155).
Positioning of the reflector allows transmitting the acoustic wave onto the treatment
area at the patient. The coupling of the applicator to the treatment area (5) is to be
carried out with the silicone membrane (4) and ultrasound gel.
Figure 1
Function Principle of acoustic wave creation with the OW100
®
