SoftWave for Knee Trauma & Surgery
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SoftWave Therapy for Knee Trauma & Surgery
Trauma to the knee can be debilitating and hinder quality of life. With recent breakthroughs in technology, SoftWave therapy is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative and supplement for significant knee issues including knee replacement, ACL recovery, torn meniscus, and more. SoftWave has a number of benefits when compared to traditional surgical procedures and can provide an effective alternative for those looking to find relief and healing in a non-invasive way.
SoftWave therapy for knee pain works by utilizing focused energy waves which penetrate the surrounding knee area and joint, promoting healing and blood flow. If you’ve had a knee surgery, are considering one, or have trauma history with your knee, you might wonder if you’re still a candidate for SoftWave. The short answer is yes! SoftWave has given back mobility to thousands of patients ranging from mild pain to major knee trauma. We answer patient’s most frequency asked questions around Knee Surgery and SoftWave Treatment below.
Knee Surgery & Trauma FAQs
Learn about the top questions patients ask about SoftWave treatment for major knee pain including surgery, tears, and other trauma injuries.
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How Does SoftWave Help with Significant Knee Trauma?
SoftWave Therapy is a revolutionary non-invasive technology that can help people who have experienced trauma to the knee area. It promotes natural healing and regeneration by delivering low frequency sound waves into the affected area, stimulating cells within to regenerate faster than traditional methods. For knees with significant trauma, SoftWave penetrates the skin to improve tissue oxygenation and decrease inflammation. SoftWave Therapy can reduce pain and improve range of motion while helping to speed recovery time by breaking down scar tissue, increasing circulation and reducing swelling.
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How Soon After Knee Replacement Surgery Can You Have SoftWave Treatment
Ideally you should start as soon as possible so SoftWave can promote healing to the area. There are actual cases of some orthopedist and trauma surgeons apply ingSoftWave right in the operating room after the surgery procedure. Studies have shown that the sooner you get SoftWave treatment after you’ve had knee surgery, the faster your knee will respond and recover following the operation.
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Is SoftWave an Alternative to Knee Replacement Surgery?
SoftWave treatment is one of the newer alternatives to traditional knee replacement surgery, and in some cases, it has allowed patients to forgo a knee replacement procedure. SoftWave can be used to reduce pain, improve joint range of motion and strength, promote holistic healing, and ultimately increase overall mobility. Being non-invasive and having shorter recovery times in comparison to knee replacement surgery, SoftWave treatment is great option for anyone looking for relief from chronic knee pain. While varying degrees of success have been reported in studies and across patients, there is the potential to avoid undergoing conventional knee replacement procedures. It’s more than worth exploring and trying a few sessions to see how your knee responds before going through with surgery.
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Is SoftWave Effective for a Radial Meniscus Tear?
Surgery is usually recommend to preserve joint mechanics and decrease degeneration. However, treatment with SoftWave can decrease the inflammation and help patients recover from surgery faster.
In one clinical research, SoftWave promoted the healing of meniscal tears in the avascular area. The treatment stimulated proliferation of meniscal cells and the upregulation of cartilage-repairing factors such as CCN2, with the upregulation of cartilage-specific extracellular matrix expression.
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Can SoftWave Help with ACL Surgery Recovery?
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery can be a difficult recovery process. Fortunately, the use of SoftWave therapy has been found to make the healing process easier and more comfortable for patients. Studies have shown that SoftWave helps reduce pain and swelling associated with ACL surgery while also promoting faster healing times and improved range of motion.
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Is It Ok to Use SoftWave Before or After a Knee Surgery?
It is! In fact, some orthopedist and trauma surgeons apply SoftWave right in the operating room after a procedure. Studies have shown that the sooner you get SoftWave treatment after you’ve had knee surgery, the better your knee will respond and recover following the operation. It can also help to prep for surgery.
