Shock waves for nerve system regeneration in polyneuropathies
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https://doi.org/10.28957/rcmfr.517Keywords:
Polyneuropathies, high-energy shock waves, nerve regeneration, cellular mechanotransduction, adult germline stem cellsAbstract
Shock waves are acoustic pulses with specific pressure and duration capable of propagating through tissues without significantly losing their energy. They have been shown to be effective and safe for the management of multiple musculoskeletal pathologies, and recently they have been described as achieving satisfactory results in the treatment of polyneuropathies. This occurs thanks to the nerve regeneration processes carried out through the mechanotransduction induced by these waves in the cells, leading to significant nuclear and cytoplasmic transformations that are transmitted to the tissues, inducing recovery and reeducation changes, changes that are reflected in improvements in clinical manifestations and paraclinical findings. The indication for shock waves has increased based on the growing body of scientific literature supporting its quality; however, more research is needed on its effectiveness and safety for it to be considered an approved intervention method in the future.
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