Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Piezosurgery

The use of HIGH-ENERGY SHOCK WAVES, in the frequency range of 20-30 kHz, to cut through mineralized tissue.

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Abstract

The use of HIGH-ENERGY SHOCK WAVES, in the frequency range of 20-30 kHz, to cut through mineralized tissue.

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  • Piezo-Electric Surgery
  • Piezo Electric Surgery
  • Piezo-Electric Surgeries
  • Piezosurgeries
  • Surgeries, Piezo-Electric
  • Surgery, Piezo-Electric
  • Piezo-Electric Bone Surgery
  • Bone Surgeries, Piezo-Electric
  • Bone Surgery, Piezo-Electric
  • Piezo Electric Bone Surgery
  • Piezo-Electric Bone Surgeries
  • Surgeries, Piezo-Electric Bone
  • Surgery, Piezo-Electric Bone

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2012

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Previous Indexing

  • Ultrasonic Therapy (2004-2011)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Piezosurgery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D059745. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D059745
  2. Piezosurgery. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piezoelectric_surgery
  3. Piezosurgery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7193133