Therapeutic implications of extracorporeal shock waves in burn wound healing

• Published in: Journal of tissue viability 2024-02, Vol.33 (1), p.96-103
• Main Authors: Wang, Yashi, Hua, Zuoyu, Tang, Liang, Song, Qifeng, Cui, Qian, Sun, Shi, Yuan, Yin, Zhang, Lixin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Burn; Extracorporeal shockwave therapy; Rehabilitation; Wound healing
• ISSN: 0965-206X
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2023.12.003

Burns are a common type of trauma that seriously affect not only the physical health, but also the mental health and quality of life of the patient. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is an emerging treatment that has been used in clinical treatment. It has many advantages, including safety, non-invasiveness, efficiency, short treatment duration, fewer complications, and relatively low prices. In clinical settings, ESWT has played an important role in the healing process of burns and the prevention of sequelae. This article reviews the history of ESWT, the mechanism of ESWT to promote burn healing, and the application of ESWT in burns. Current status of ESWT treatment for burns as well as future perspectives for research have been summarized and proposed. However, patients with burns cannot be considered recovered when the wounds have healed, we need some new technology to adjust to the challenges of the future. •ESWT provides a promising approach for the treatment of burns.•The underlying mechanisms of ESWT in the treatment of burns have been summarized in this article.•We suggest focus areas for improvement of the application of ESWT for burns.