How to Read Radial Pressure Wave and Shock Wave Scientific Literature Without Perishing in the Attempt

Review Article | Vol 5 | Issue 2 |  July-December 2025 | page: 42-46 | Daniel Moya, Mani Singh, Lauro Schledorn de Camargo

DOI: https://doi.org/10.13107/jrs.2025.v05.i02.183

Open Access License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2025; The Author(s).

Submitted Date: 08 Aug 2025 , Review Date: 27 Sep 2025, Accepted Date: Nov 2025 & Published: 30 Dec 2025

Author: Daniel Moya [1], Mani Singh [2], Lauro Schledorn de Camargo [3]

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
[2] Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, United States.
[3] Orthopedic Surgeon, LC Clinic Jundiaí – SP, Brazil .

Address of Correspondence
Daniel Moya,
Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
E-mail: drdanielmoya@yahoo.com.ar

Abstract

Publications on shock wave therapy have experienced exponential growth since the beginning of the 21st century. While this has had a positive effect by providing a wealth of information, it has also generated confusion and misunderstandings. It is essential that readers be aware of the significant discrepancies and serious errors, even within the basic sciences related to this therapeutic tool.
In a literature review, we discuss examples of the most frequent errors.
Critical reading is the surest way to avoid adopting false concepts.
Keywords: Shock wave, Radial pressure waves, Literature review, Critical reading

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