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Principles
2.1.2 Contraindications
CAUTION !
The contraindications listed here are examples. No claims are made
regarding the completeness or unlimited validity of this list of contra-
indications.
No patient treatment is allowed under the following circumstances:
– Air-lled tissue (in particular lung tissue) in the treatment area
– Brain or spine in the treatment area
– Untreated coagulopathies (hemophilia)
– Malignant tumor in the treatment area
– Epiphyseal plate areas in children
– Pregnancy
– Use of anticoagulants, especially Marcumar
– Thrombosis in the treatment area
– Cortisone therapy up to 6 weeks before rst treatment
CAUTION!
Shock waves must not be applied to target areas located above air
lled tissue (lungs), nor to any regions near large nerves, vessels,
the spinal column or head (apart from the face).
2.1.3 Side effects
– Swelling, reddening, hematoma
– Petechiae
– Pain
These side effects normally disappear after 5-10 days.
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