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1 Shockwave Therapy Technological Differences in Energy Wave & Focal Zone Characteristics between Modalities

2 First Use in Medicine Kidney stone lithotripsy Mid 70 s Advent of minimally invasive medical technology. 10yr follow-up on patients found changes in: MSK & Bone density. Considered for use in orthopaedic application (Herr, 2008)

3 Type of Devices

4 Technology Used in Lithotripsy Electro-Hydraulic MediSpec Dornier Electro-Magnetic Siemens Storz NOTE: Radial pulse is not used in lithotripsy Piezo-electric poor efficacy Not used

5 Shockwave Characteristics A Shock Wave = A high-pressure amplitude with the following typical characteristics: Sharp impulse with pulse width of 1us (equivalent to 1 MHz) Rise time of approximately 40 nano seconds Peak pressure higher than 50 Bars (Gerdesmeyer et al, 2004)

6 Shockwave Cavitation Only True shockwave system generates cavitation, penetrating deeper to the treated area, yielding higher efficacy and better clinical results. (Weschel, 2004) Cavitation bubbles occur directly after the pressure/tension alternating load of the shockwaves has passed in a water medium. Shock wave therapy causes fragmentation of calcium deposits into crumb and circulation slowly clears the site. (Gerdesmeyer, 2005, Craig & Miller 2011) Note: Radial & piezoelectic devices CANNOT produce cavitation as it does not have a liquid medium

7 Mechanism of Action: ESWT ESWT onto Injury Site Increased Cellular Permeability & Neuronal Signalling. Release of enos Anti-inflammatory Response, Improved Micro-circulation, modulation of neurotransmitters & immune response Cellular Expression of Growth Factors PCNA, VEGF. Collagen Type 1, Progenitor cells Generation. New Vascularisation & Injury Resolution Schaden, 2001; Ogden, 2002; Weil et al, 2002; Ogden et al., 2004; Furia, 2006; Amelio & Manganotti, 2010; Angehrn,2008; Cacchio, et al, 2009; Furia, 2008; Mariotto, 2005;Mariotto, 2009 Nortanicola et al., 2010

8 Pressure Pressure Shockwave vs Radial Pulse Therapy ESWT RWT Penetration Depth mm 0-35 mm Pressure of Wave Relative To Time Diagram of Pressure Wave Within Tissue Time Time The Radial device (RWT) ie. dolorclast is a cheap alternative and is NOT a shockwave device.

9 Important Factors for Shockwave Generation Size of focal / therapy zone. Effects: Number of shocks required per Tx. Region / area covered during each Tx. Impacts of Tx outcomes Electrode spacing gap (optimum gap 0.3mm) Provides a uniform wave Bio-physiological impact on tissue Impacts Tx outcomes

10 The Device(S) We Use OrthoSpec OR 3 OrthoSpec OR5 All devices are manufactured by MediSpec Ltd.

11 OrthoSpec vs Other Devices Small vs. Large Focus Zone Typical *ESWT System Small Focus Zone Typical size at -6dB: Diameter 3mm Height 30mm ED = 0.4 mj / mm 2 Typical size at 5MPa: Diameter 7mm Height 35mm Orthospec Large Therapy Zone ED = 0.32 mj / mm 2 Size at -6 db: Diameter 26mm Height 96 mm ED = 0.29 mj / mm 2 Size at 5 MPa Therapy Zone: Diameter 46mm Height 134 mm ED = 0.20 mj / mm 2 Imaging (X-Ray or ultrasound) and anesthesia are recommended Energy level up to 0.32/mm 2 Relatively even energy distribution throughout the Therapy Zone Does not require imaging (X-Ray or ultrasound) or anesthesia * Data provided to ISMST by various companies

12 OrthoSpec Special Patents: 1 Allows for large focal therapeutic region due to unique reflector design combining and elliptical and ellipsoidal reflector

13 OrthoSpec Special Patents: 2 The Orthospec patented reflector uses both focused and unfocussed wave, resulting in better clinical efficiency

14 Penetration Depth: OrthoSpec vs Radial CT Scan of gluteus mimimus region: penetration of focused ESWT (125mm) vs radial (dolorclast 30mm)

15 This is why we chose the OrthoSpec Electrohydraulic device after 18 months of testing all other devices. Better long term clinical outcomes and versatility.

16 ESWT in New Zealand In 2000 Mr. Bruce Twaddle & I commenced investigation of shockwave devices. Devices tested: Reflectron (electro-magnetic) HMT Dolorclast (pneumatic-radial) EMS OrthoSpec OR3 (electro-hydraulic) MediSpec In 2002 Mr. Joe Brownlee investigated ESWT using Piezosone 100 (piezo-electric) - Wolf

17 Conclusion November 2002 the OrthoSpec was selected because of its superior Tx outcomes compared to the other devices. This is constant with international findings. Expertise and leadership of the manufacturer MediSpec in medical shockwave technology. Mr. Brownlee s concluded that the piezo-electric device was ineffective, and did not proceed with it. This is constant with international findings.

18 Expansion of the Use of ESWT in Medicine

19 Advances in Shockwave Medicine Cardiology (Vasyuk et al., 2010) Complex Ulcers (Schaden et al., 2007; Sagginni et al, 2008; Moretti et al., 2009; Mittermyer et al, 2011) Erectile dysfunction (Yardi et al., 2010; Yardi et al., 2012; Gruenwald et al, 2012) Dystonia (Trompetto et al, 2009; Amelio et al., 2010) Neuropathy (Craig K & Walker M, 2012; Craig et al, 2011) Complex Pain (Nortanicola et al., 2009; Craig, 2011; D Agostino et al, 2011; Craig K, D agostino, & Perez R., 2012) Note: Radial & piezoelectric devices are NOT used in these areas.

20 Electrohydraulic Devices Across UROLOGY E3000 & EM1000 Extracorporeal Shock wave lithotripters Disciplines CARDIOLOGY Cardiospec SWT for cardiac ischemic diseases Orthospec Orthopedic Shock wave system ED1000 SWT for erectile dysfunction ORTHOPEDICS VASCULAR

21 Reference Herr H. (2008). Crushing the Stone : a brief history of lithotripsy, the first minimally invasive surgery. British Journal of Urology International, 102(4) Schaden, W., Fisher, A. & Sailler, A. (2001). Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy of Nonunion or Delayed Osseous Union. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 387; Ogden, J. A., Alvarez, R. G. & Marlow, M. E. (2002). Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Proximal Plantar Fasciitis: A Meta Analysis. Foot and Ankle International 23 (4) Ogden, J. A., Alvarez, R. G., Levitt, R. L., Johnson, J. E. & Marlow, M. E. (2004). Electrohydraulic High- Energy Shock-Wave Treatment for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 86-A (10) Amelio, E. & Manganotti, P. (2010). EFFECT OF SHOCK WAVE STIMULATION ON HYPERTONIC PLANTAR FLEXOR MUSCLE IN PATIENTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: A PLACEBO-CONTROLLED STUDY. Journal of Rehabilitative Medicine 42 (4) Angehrn, F., Kuhn, C., Sonnabend, O. & Voss, A. (2008). Impact of extracorporeal shock waves on the human skin with cellulite: A case study of an unique instance. Clinical Interventions in Ageing, 3 (1) Cacchio, A., Giordano, L., Colafarina, O., Rompe, J. D., Tavernese, E., Ioppolo, F., Flamini, S., Spacca, G. & Santilli, V. (2009). Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy Compared with Surgery for Hypertonic Long- Bone Nonunions. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Furia, J. P. (2008). Jigh Energy Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy as a Treatment for Chronic Noninsertional Achilles Tendinopathy. The American Journal of Sports Medicine 36(3) Mariotto et al. (2005). Extracorporeal shock waves: From lithotripsy to anti-inflammatoryaction by NO production. Nitric Oxide, 12;

22 Mariotto et al (2009). Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Inflammatory Diseases: Molecular Mechanism that Triggers Anti-Inflammatory Action. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 16; Gerdesmeyer et al. (2005). Effects of extracorporeal shockwaves. Ultrasound in Med. & Biol. 31(1) Craig K & Miller, A (2011). ESWT an option for chronic tendinopathy management: a clinical perspective. New Zealand Pain Publication Summer Vasyuk, Y. A., Hadzegova, A. B., Shkolnik, E. L., Kopeleva, M. V., Krikunova, O. V., Iouchtchouk, E. N., Aronova, E. M. & Ivanova, S. V. (2010). Initial Clinical Experience With Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Treatment of Ischemic Heart Failure. Original Research. Schaden, W., Thiele, R., Kölpl, C., Pusch, M., Nissan, A., Attinger, C. E., Maniscalo-The berge, M. E., Peoples, G. E., Elster, E. A. & Stojadinovic, A. (2007). Shock Wave Therapy for Acute and Chronic Soft Tissue Wounds: A Feasibility Study, 143 (1) Saginni R, Figus A, Troccola A et al. EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY FOR MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC ULCERS IN THE LOWER EXTREMITIES. Ultrasound in Med. & Biol. 2008; 34( 8): Moretti B, Notarnicola A, Maggio G, Moretti L, Pascone M et, al. The management of neuropathic ulcers of the foot in diabetes by shock wave therapy. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2009; 10:54 Mittermayr R, Hartinger J, Antonic V, et al. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) Minimizes Ischemic Tissue Necrosis Irrespective of Application Time and Promotes Tissue Revascularization by Stimulating Angiogenesis. Ann Surg 2011;253: Yardi, Y., Appel, B., Jacob, G., Massarwi, O. & Gruenwald, I. (2010). Can low-intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Improve Erectile Function? A 6-Month Follow-up Pilot Study in Patients with Organic Erectile Dysfunction. European Urology, 58:

23 Yardi et al., (2012). Does Low Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Have a Physiological Effect on Erectile Function? Short-Term Results of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham Controlled Study. The Journal of Urology, 187; Grunewald et al. (2012). Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy A Novel Effective Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction in Severe ED Patients Who Respond Poorly to PDE5 Inhibitor Therapy. Journal of Sexual Medicine 9; Trompetto, C., Avanzino, L., Bove, M., Marinelli, L., Molfetta, L., Trentini, R. & Abbruzzese, G. (2009). External shock waves therapy in dystonia: preliminary results. European Journal of Neurology, 16 (4) Craig, K. & Walker, M. (2012). Medical Shockwaves for the treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain in a Type II diabetic: a case report. New Zealand Pain Society Publication, Winter Issue, Craig, K., D Agostino, C., Poratt, D., Lewis, G. & Hing, W. (2012). Original Exploratory Case Study: Utilization of ESWT to Restore Peripheral Vibrosensory Perception in a non-sensitive Type I Diabetic Foot. Paper Presented at the 15 th International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment Congress, Cartagena, Columbia. (Article in Press: Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications). Notarnicola, A., Moretti, L., Tafuri, S., Panella, A., Filipponi, M., Casalino, A., Panella, M. & Moretti, B. (2010). Shockwave therapy in the management of complex regional pain syndrome in medial femoral condyle of the knee. Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, 36 (6) Craig K (2011). Medical shockwaves a treatment option for complex and neuropathic pain syndromes? A compilation of case reports. Presented at the 32 nd Australian/New Zealand Pain Conference, Wellington, New Zealand. D Agostino C, et al. (2011). ESWT In Pillar Pain After Carpal Tunnel Release: A Preliminary Study. Ultrasound in Med & Biol, 37(10) Craig K, D Agostino C. & Perez R. (2012). ESWT for complex regional pain syndrome? A 52 week caseseries follow-up. (Article in Press: European Journal of Pain).

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