Biological effects of extracorporeal shock waves on fibroblasts. A Review

Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal

Volumn 1, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 138-147

  Frairia, Roberto ^a   Berta, Laura ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TURIN   (Italy)

Author keywords

Connective tissue; Extracorporeal shock waves; Fibroblasts; Mechanotransduction; Shockwave treatment; Tendon healing

Indexed keywords

EID: 84870032310     PISSN: None     EISSN: 22404554     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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