Post 4/4
Few large energy steps may create abrupt escalation.
Many smaller steps may allow smoother control.
Same peak energy.
Different path to peak.
Potentially different fragmentation quality.
The goal is not just stone breakage.
The goal is finer, passable fragments.
Post 1/4
In SWL, we often discuss energy, frequency, shockwave number, targeting, and coupling.
But I believe another lithotripter parameter deserves attention:
Ramping resolution.
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Post 3/4
In my ESWL experience, #Siemens and #STORZMEDICAL are two systems where I have seen both:
Adequate peak energy
A clinically useful ramping profile
This combination matters when we talk about controlled, personalized fragmentation.
Continuous learning is not optional in clinical application work. It is part of the responsibility.
As I prepare for an extensive month of application training, I am going back to one of the books that every SWL enthusiast should read
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Understanding the physics of shockwaves is crucial for achieving optimal results in stone treatment. Each patient and stone is unique, requiring a personalized protocol based on size, location, density, and body mass index. There's no one-size-fits-all approach.
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Recently I had some text exchange on same platform! On a urologist claiming ESWL is dead!
I would like to ask and provoke a discussion
What the reason you feel!
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