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From the 5 to the 8 of April 2024, Paris was transformed into the meeting centre for healthcare professionals in urology worldwide: With the EAU Congress, the leading European professional association provided a forum in which the key players of the...

In recent years, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) has established itself as a non-invasive and innovative method for treating a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. We sat down with Paul Hobrough, a seasoned physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in shock...

A workshop and press conference on cardiac shock wave therapy (CSWT) took place on 15 March 2024 at the Fyzioklinika in Prague. The Fyzioklinika is the first clinic in the Czech Republic to use the MODULITH® SLC for non-invasive treatment of...

STORZ MEDICAL AG celebrated another event in its company history on Wednesday, 21 February 2024. With its festive topping-out ceremony, the company celebrates construction of the new warehouse and administration building at its headquarters in Tägerwilen, Switzerland. This step underlines the...

We would like to present two very interesting randomised controlled studies that investigated the effect of ESWT in the treatment of indications in the field of sexual medicine. The first study1 evaluated the effect of ESWT in the treatment of dyspareunia...

At this special time of year, we want to thank you for the trust you have placed in us. This past year has taken us on an exciting journey, with many challenges but also plenty of successes. It’s with eager expectation...

STORZ MEDICAL invited a small but eager group of six school students to explore the world of medical technology on National Future Day held on 9 November 2023, under the motto »Girls and boys switch sides«. This special day offers children...

The aim of a new retrospective observational study1 by Spirito et al was to describe long-term outcomes of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) in patients with acute Peyronie's disease. The large patient population (194) and the long mean follow-up time of...

Recovery following an operation on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a major challenge. A recent study¹ by Weninger et al. investigated the effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) on the time to return to sport, the clinical results and...

On 22 September 2023, Walter Augusto Scheitlin from the Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology at SLK Kliniken in Heilbronn, Germany, was honoured with the prestigious »Christian Chaussy Award 2023« on behalf of the research group from the study »Use of...

During the »Best Presentation« abstract session at the GOTS Congress 2023 in Luxembourg (15 to 17 June), Professor Ludger Gerdesmeyer presented new results of a prospective, double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled study on Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT).¹ The findings show that EMTT...

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) was introduced for paediatric use as long ago as 1986.As a treatment option in children with urinary calculus (urolithiasis), this non-invasive technique is known to involve comparatively few side effects.A study has demonstrated the effectiveness of...

Benoy Mathew is a specialist lower limb physiotherapist and a musculoskeletal sonographer. He works for the British National Health Service (NHS) at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital in London as an advanced practice physiotherapist and in private practice. He has a special...

The 25th edition of the ISMST (International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment) World Congress took place from 21 to 23 July 2023 in Daegu, located in the middle of the Korean peninsula. Leading scientists and physicians from around the world presented...

As a country, Germany loves sport. Whether it’s handball, football or tennis, millions enjoy playing sports every day. The handball branch of the TV Konstanz sports association founded in 1923, »HSG Konstanz«, continually offers thrilling matches in the German 2nd Bundesliga...

We are pleased to present you the »UroNews 2023/24«. The magazine offers you a wealth of informative and fascinating articles all about how shock wave therapy is applied in urology. Pick up insights into the latest technologies, recommendations from experts and...

The first international expert meeting on Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) took place in Berlin on 29 April 2023. In the former Kaiserin-Augusta-Hospital, 30 neurologists and psychiatrists from 8 different countries met to discuss current TPS topics related to the treatment of...

STORZ MEDICAL successfully attended the 118th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) in Chicago, USA, from 28 April to 1 May 2023. For the first time, the lithotripters were presented by the newly founded company, STORZ MEDICAL America, Inc.,...

The medical technology company STORZ MEDICAL AG is expanding its premises at its headquarters in Tägerwilen, Switzerland. Therefore, both a new warehouse building and an administration building are being constructed there. The globally successful manufacturer of shock wave equipment continues to...

A recent in vitro study by Gerdesmeyer et al. provides new findings from basic research relating to Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT).1 The objective of the study was to determine the cell-stimulating effects of EMTT on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and...

STORZ MEDICAL participated in the »5th International Brain Stimulation Conference (BrainSTIM)« in Lisbon, Portugal, from 19 – 22 February with the NEUROLITH®. In addition to live demonstrations at the STORZ MEDICAL booth, several exciting presentations were given by key opinion leaders...

A guest article from Prof. Ludger Gerdesmeyer He is considered one of the greats in cycling: the former German top athlete Marcel Wüst. In 2000 he was forced to end his professional career after a serious accident. Since then he has...

Storz Medical AG, a leading medical technology manufacturer based in Switzerland, has acquired the Atlanta-based Karl Storz Lithotripsy-America, Inc. effective January 1, 2023. The seller is Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc.

A number of STORZ MEDICAL employees celebrated »big« anniversaries at the Tägerwilen site this year. They received a gift basket on the day of their anniversary as a token of appreciation. Manuel Merk, CFO and Head of Human Resources, is impressed...

Indergaard Physiotherapist is a specialist musculoskeletal clinic in Leeds. Owner and clinical director Ove Indergaard has been using shock wave therapy for more than 8 years. He now teaches shock wave both in the UK and internationally. How did you start...

Positive atmosphere, the joy of seeing each other again and a large number of visitors: From 14 – 17 November 2022, STORZ MEDICAL presented the wide range of its therapy solutions at MEDICA 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany. After a two-year break...

On 10 November 2022, STORZ MEDICAL opened its doors for National Future Day – a Switzerland-wide initiative for Year 5 to Year 7 schoolchildren, launched in 2001. Under the banner »Girls and boys switch sides«, 15 pupils received a stimulating inside...

Prof. Dr Ulrich Sprick (Head Physician of the Outpatient Centre at Alexius/Josef Hospital in Neuss, Germany) spoke in a live webinar organised by STORZ MEDICAL on the topic of »Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) – an innovative method for treating symptoms of...

Don't miss out on this exciting Reviewer's Choice Webinar, now available on the STORZ MEDICAL website. In this 60-minute webinar (in English language) international experts discuss the challenges for selecting the best intervention for urinary stones based on the study »Shockwave...

With a delay of more than a year due to the pandemic, STORZ MEDICAL GmbH inaugurated their new company building in Jena in a festive setting. The guests included all staff together with their families, managing directors of neighbouring companies, representatives...

On 23 September 2022, PD Dr Danijel Sikic (University Hospital Erlangen, Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology) received the »Christian Chaussy Award 2022« - an award of the German Society for Shockwave Lithotripsy (DGSWL) for outstanding scientific work in the field...

Several studies by a research team at the Medical University of Vienna, Department of Neurology, have already shown that patients with symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia report an increase in cognitive abilities (measured by CERAD test) after TPS and also report a...

In mid-May 2022, a team of eleven from the organisation »Children's Urology Team Austria for Eritrea« flew to Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. The team included STORZ MEDICAL employee Thomas Koob. He accompanied the group of volunteer physicians and nurses from...

With several million people affected worldwide, erectile dysfunction (ED) is a widespread condition with a variety of causes. Along with stress, psychological distress and high blood pressure, reduced blood circulation is one of the main organic causes. Here, Extracorporeal Shock Wave...

James has been using shock wave therapy for nearly 10 years and has been teaching and podcasting about it since 2017. He mentors beginners through to advanced practitioners using STORZ MEDICAL radial and focused devices. James runs two multi-disciplinary clinics in...

With the aim of cycling to work as many days as possible, seven motivated teams of four from every STORZ MEDICAL department took part in the »BIKE TO WORK« challenge in June 2022. Throughout Switzerland, around 2400 companies have committed themselves...

After attending two virtual congresses, innovative companies, physicians and specialists in urology once again met in person for the 37th Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology (EAU) in Amsterdam (1–4 July 2022). Together with KARL STORZ, STORZ MEDICAL presented...

Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) continues to be on the road to success: The 100th NEUROLITH® system was installed at the beginning of June 2022. The latest TPS location is the Lengg Clinic in Zurich, Switzerland. Dr. med. Bartosz Bujan (Medical Director...

In early 2021, pro triathlete Caroline Livesey and her husband Mark headed to Costa Rica in search of a gravel cycling adventure. They embarked on a challenge to ride across the country from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean in...

Since 2011, important new publications in the field of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) have been commented on and regularly updated by experienced urologists in the »Lithotripsy literature database«. Since April 2022, STORZ MEDICAL now also offers the popular online literature service...

»New hope for Alzheimer's patients: Patient's memory improves«*: On 22 April 2022, the front-page lead story of Germany's highest-circulation daily newspaper BILD (reach 7.62 million predominantly older readers) was about Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) with the NEUROLITH®. The full TPS article...

Another study by Matt et al. (Medical University of Vienna, University Department of Neurology) published in February 2022 now presented a detailed sub-analysis of possible anti-depressive effects of Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) with the NEUROLITH® system based on neuropsychological and functional...

The new company building for STORZ MEDICAL Deutschland GmbH has now been completed. Employees were able to move into the new premises in Jena at the beginning of September 2021. The building, inspired by the Swiss headquarters, was erected in the record time of 14 months, from ground-breaking to move-in. The premises cover a total area of over 1570 m². Visitors are greeted by a transparent structure, open glass fronts and airy rooms.

A study by Matt et al. (Medical University of Vienna, University Department of Neurology) published in January 2022 investigates the long-term effects of Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) with the NEUROLITH^® system on human brain and behaviour.¹ The randomised, sham-controlled and double-blinded study provides sham-controlled evidence for such effects for the first time.

Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) celebrates its debut in Ukraine: The first NEUROLITH® system was installed in the western Ukrainian city and cultural centre of Lviv (approx. 750,000 inhabitants) on 12 January 2022. Now, Alzheimer's patients can receive treatment at »BRAINSPOT LVIV«, a clinic for neuromodulation (Director: Tomas Dzeminskyy, Chief Medical Officer: Andrii Hul). The first therapy sessions have already taken place.

Our new »Physics and Technology« page is online! In order to understand the amazing range of possible applications of shock waves in medicine, it is worth taking a look at the physical properties at play. Our new article provides important background information on the physics and technology of shock waves and pressure waves with numerous graphics and diagrams. We would like to share this knowledge with you:

In early January 2022, a study on the development of global dementia prevalence published by the medical journal The Lancet Public Health¹ received a lot of attention. The study predicts that the number of cases will triple to 152.8 million by 2050.The World Alzheimer Report 2019 already came to a similar assessment. The most important factors for this explosive development are the ageing of the global population and its further growth.

STORZ MEDICAL (UK) Ltd., a 100% subsidiary, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The well-oiled service organisation deals with hospital equipment products, most notably in the fields of urology and stone therapy.

It's getting exciting: In the RTL News report »Neue Alzheimer-Therapie: Sanfte Stosswellen bringen Gedächtnis zurück«. Prof. Dr Musa Citak introduces in his practice in Hamburg the NEUROLITH® system and the treatment method, Transcranial Pulse Stimulation – short TPS.
TPS as a modern therapy method for the treatment of Alzheimer's dementia stimulates different brain regions even in deeper areas.

The workshop »Shock Wave Therapy in Sports by STORZ MEDICAL« will be held as part of the »7th ECOSEP Sports Medicine Congress« in Athens, Greece. In this STORZ MEDICAL/ECOSEP 2021 webinar, Prof. Dr Ludger Gerdesmeyer will talk about the topic »ESWT & EMTT – Soft tissue engineering in sports injuries and degenerations« on Saturday, 20 November 2021.

On 18 September 2021, Dr Jonathan Harper from Seattle, USA was awarded the »Christian Chaussy Award 2021« – a prize of the German Society for Shock Wave Lithotripsy (DGSWL) for outstanding scientific work in this medical subfield. The award ceremony took place at the 73rd Congress of the German Society of Urology (DGU) during the DGSWL meeting. There, Dr Harper presented his results on »Burst Wave Lithotripsy« in humans.

For the very first time, STORZ MEDICAL will be presenting the new semi-stationary solution for SWL and endourology at the 73rd Congress of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Urologie (DGU, German Society of Urology) in Stuttgart. It consists of the MODULITH® SLK »inline« and the flat-panel detector C-arc STORZ MEDICAL X-FP-S.

Magnetism is a central driving force in today's world, which is dominated by technology - whether on the road, rail in hospitals or in private households. Here's a crash course in everything you need to know about the wonders of magnetism...

In this information-packed webinar, neurologist Dr Lars Wojtecki talks about scientific background and clinical data of Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) in patients with Alzheimer’s Dementia as well as practical experience with handling and clinical effects.

Alzheimer's patients now also have access to Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) in Munich – one of the leading medical cities in Germany. In July 2021, a NEUROLITH® system was installed in the private practice Schleicher & Brückl. It is the first NEUROLITH® in the capital of Bavaria, the largest German state.

Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) with the NEUROLITH® system for the treatment of Alzheimer's patients is increasingly gaining momentum: In early June 2021, three more devices were installed in renowned neurological specialist clinics in Germany, Austria and Turkey.

The established and US-market leading MODULITH SLX-F2 extracorporeal shock wave lithotripter from STORZ MEDICAL has recently received the FDA 510 (k) clearance for new indications. With this clearance, an absolutely unique selling point for STORZ MEDICAL is that children over the age of three years suffering of stone disease can now be treated non-invasively^{(*1,2, 3)}. The MODULITH SLX-F2 is the first and the only lithotripter available for lithotripsy in children in the USA.

In early May 2021, two more NEUROLITH® systems were installed in Germany. Both the renowned Klinikum Wahrendorff in Sehnde near Hanover and the private practice of Prof. Dr Musa Citak in Hamburg are expanding their range of therapies with Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS).

In this information-packed webinar, internationally renowned researcher and leading shock wave expert Prof. Dr Lars Lund shares his vast experience and successes to date using Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to treat urological disorders such as Erectile Dysfunction, Peyronie’s Disease and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS). As Prof. Dr Lund shares his approach, research and successes to date, you’ll come away with valuable information on shock wave application, treatment protocol and patient results. Don’t miss the Q&A at the end of the webinar for added insight into booster treatment and identifying ideal candidates.

The live webinar »The Stiff Neck Syndrome: The Application of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in the Conservative Therapeutic Management« will be hosted by Prof. Dr Matthias Beck/AVT College of Osteopathic Medicine in cooperation with STORZ MEDICAL. In this webinar Professor Beck talks about the neck and shoulder pain which are common complains of patients according to him.

On 3 May 2021, STORZ MEDICAL received the 510(k) clearance for the MAGNETOLITH^_® from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The therapy device is now cleared in the USA (as a class II medical device) for the following indications:

• Relaxation of muscle spasms
• Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy
• Increase local blood circulation
• Muscle re-education
• Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis
• Maintaining or increasing range of motion

In this webinar Dr Jens Lundgren (DN) will share his knowledge and practical experiences with ultrasound imaging and shock wave treatment. Dr Lundgren`s knowlegde in shock wave therapy and ultrasound as both therapist and educator has earned him a reputation as an expert in this field. Ultrasound can be a tool to do a better diagnosis and thus improves the results of the shock wave treatment. The insights that are provided by ultrasound help to target the treatment area for shock wave therapy.

Several years ago, Paul Hobrough started to use shock wave therapy in response to his high profile clients, the two running legends Paula Radcliffe and Steve Cram, explaining the huge benefits of the treatment to him. Also well known for being an educator and frequent contributor to Runner’s World magazine, Paul recently authored two books for runners: »Running Free of Injuries: From Pain to Personal Best« and »The Runner's Expert Guide to Stretching: Prevent Injury, Build Strength and Enhance Performance«.

There are various forms of brain stimulation, that are used in neurodegenerative disease. In this webinar neurologist Dr Lars Wojtecki talks about scientific background and clinical data of Transcranial Pulse Stimulation as well as practical experience with handling and clinical effects. Which patient to choose? How does TPS compare to TMS?

The live webinar »Epicondylitis: Treatment Concepts Including ESWT and EMTT« will be hosted by Prof. Dr Matthias Beck/AVT College of Osteopathic Medicine in cooperation with STORZ MEDICAL. In this webinar Professor Beck talks about lateral epicondylitis. According to Professor Beck one of the most often and on the other hand the most effect fullness examples in the use of radial and focused shock wave therapy.

A scar is the result of wound healing. When this wound healing is impaired or delayed a scar can become pathological. It is therefore imperative to prevent scarring by all means. The fragility of newly healed skin limits the treatment options. The perfect treatment should be non-invasive, anti-inflammatory and directed towards remodelling. Can Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy fill this gap?

Alejandro Aragón Rodríguez is a neurological physiotherapist in paediatrics and adults, who works with »Essentis Method« in Barcelona at an intensive therapy centre specialized in neurological diseases and developmental delays. In this webinar he will share his experience with the personalised program adapted to patients suffering from Cerebral Palsy or other neurological disorders.

The DUOLITH^® SD1 »ultra« with the C-ACTOR^® »SEPIA« handpiece has been cleared in the USA since late February 2021 as a Class II device for the treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFU).

The live webinar »Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) in Patients with Alzheimer`s Disease« with Prof. Dr Roland Beisteiner will be hosted by SOTERIX Medical in cooperation with STORZ MEDICAL.

Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) is a revolutionary new technique that delivers ultrasound-based pulse stimulation using shock waves.

The live webinar »Ankle Sprain and Achillodynia: The Essential Role of ESWT and EMTT in the Conservative Management« will be hosted by Prof. Dr Matthias Beck/AVT College of Osteopathic Medicine in cooperation with STORZ MEDICAL.

Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) for the treatment of Alzheimer's patients is now also available for patients in Switzerland. In early February 2021, the first NEUROLITH® system was successfully installed in the Praxis Alexander Russ in Zurich.

Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) is a non-invasive procedure developed specifically for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. These disorders include back pain and osteoarthritis as well as typical sports injuries such as inflammation of the tendons and joints. Professor Gerdesmeyer will share valuable insights of clinical application, his work and the success to date with you.

Lymphology is a rapidly evolving medical field that deals with the physiology and diseases of the lymphatic system. It’s an integral part of different disciplines involving physical therapy and rehabilitation as well as recently plastic reconstructive surgery and oncology. In this live webinar Prof. Dr Karsten Knobloch will talk about how ESWT can influence the lymphatic outflow in a positive way.

Anche nel 2021 il COVID-19 rimane un’emergenza mondiale e continua a influire in modo determinante sulla nostra vita professionale e personale. Eppure, altre malattie, come la litiasi renale, non sono semplicemente scomparse in seguito alla pandemia di coronavirus.

Il filmato clinico mostra il processo di una litotrissia extracorporea a onde d’urto (ESWL) con MODULITH^® SLX-F2 »connect« dando la parola sia al medico sia al paziente.

In 2021, COVID-19 continues to cause a global emergency that is dominating our professional and personal lives. Nevertheless, other ailments such as stone disease have not simply disappeared as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The clinical film shows the process of an extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) with the MODULITH^® SLX-F2 »connect« and shares the perspectives of both doctor and patient.

The next ESWT/EMTT live webinar »Low Back Pain: The ESWT and EMTT in the Treatment of Muscle Trigger Points and Apophysial Joint Dysfunction« will be hosted by Prof. Dr Matthias Beck/AVT College of Osteopathic Medicine in cooperation with STORZ MEDICAL.

Our next EMTT live webinar »Biological Effects of EMTT – Knowlegde Update« will be presented by Prof. Dr Ludger Gerdesmeyer.

Our next ESWT live webinar »ESWT in Dupuytren`s Contracture, Ledderhose`s Disease & Co« will be presented by Prof. Dr Karsten Knobloch, FACS.

The next ESWT/EMTT live webinar »The Anterior Knee Pain: Treatment Options with ESWT and EMTT - Part II« will be hosted by Prof. Dr Matthias Beck/AVT College of Osteopathic Medicine in cooperation with STORZ MEDICAL.

In this article, the author presents a case in which focused shock wave therapy combined with ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection achieved favourable results in the treatment of pseudarthrosis of the femur.

The next ESWT live webinar »The Anterior Knee Pain: Treatment Options with ESWT and EMTT - Part I« will be hosted by Prof. Dr Matthias Beck/AVT College of Osteopathic Medicine in cooperation with STORZ MEDICAL.

»Enthesopathies – Knowledge Update« by Ulrich Dreisilker, the 11th volume in the successful reference book series »Shock Wave Therapy in Practice«, will be published in November 2020 (Level10 publishing house). This is a new edition of the author’s reference work entitled »Enthesiopathien/Enthesopathies«, now considered a classic in the field of orthopaedic shock wave therapy.

Prepare to be amazed by Professor Knobloch`s 60 minutes pre-XMAS surprise on Shock Wave and Magnetotransduction Therapy.

The next ESWT live webinar »Rotator Cuff Lesions: The Diagnosis and Conservative Treatment« will be hosted by Prof. Dr Matthias Beck in cooperation with STORZ MEDICAL.

Here a short update from the construction site in Jena, Germany. The shell of our new STORZ MEDICAL company building has been completed and the interior finishing work is in progress. We can`t wait to see more.

Shock wave therapy is an acknowledged form of treatment in urology, orthopaedics and cardiology. Wound healing is a relatively new field of application. At a STORZ MEDICAL symposium held in the course of the 17th Annual Congress of the German Wound Healing Society in Bochum, experts presented current data and informed about this promising treatment option.

On 26 October 2020, the annual SWISS EXPORT AWARD Night took place at the Stade de Suisse in Bern, and we were justified in our high hopes, having been selected from a variety of renowned Swiss businesses.

In the everyday practice of treating orthopaedic and sport-related diseases, not only are suitable conventional medical treatments of great importance, but also quick, precise and simple localisation of the pathological changes in the tissues to be examined, such as connective tissue, fascia, tendon and muscle. In these tissue types, the points and regions to be located are characterised by increased density, increased volume and increased pressure sensitivity, among other factors. Existing localisation options such as manual palpation or elastography are firstly time-consuming and painful, and secondly not commonly used and expensive in terms of equipment.

Our next ESWT live webinar »ESWT in Sports Medicine: My Treatment Concept in Knee Injuries« will be presented by Dr Sebastian Sinz. As the supervising team physician for German snowboarders, ski jumpers, nordic combiners and telemark athletes, he has many years of experience and expertise in holistic sports medicine. Shock wave therapy is an important tool in his therapeutic approach.

In our next ESWT live webinar »A Practical Introduction to ESWT and Sonography: Lower Extremity« Dr Jens Lundgren (DN) will share his knowledge and practical experiences with ultrasound imaging and shock wave treatment.

STORZ MEDICAL AG has been nominated together with the Berlinger Group and Sensirion AG for this year's Export Award. Every year, the prize of Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) honours a company, that has developed a market development strategy tailored to its target markets, that has a clear unique selling point for its own products in international business and that is agile in dealing with export hurdles.

In September 2020, the 100th MAGNETOLITH® was ordered and delivered to Dr Damian Görner from the Steglitz Spine and Joints Centre in Berlin. In an interview, the specialist for orthopaedics and trauma surgery explains why he decided to use MAGNETOLITH®, which indications he treats and how EMTT® and ESWT complement each other.

In our next webinar Prof. Dr Matthias Beck will talk about »The Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome«. The Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is related to the tendinopathy (tendinosis, partial- and full-thickness tears) of the muscles which inserts at the greater trochanter of the femur. In addition to these degenerative changes in the tendons inflammation of the synovial bursae could be a reason for the pain in the gluteal area which is elicited by rotational hip movements and lateral position.

In 2019 the NEUROLITH® shock wave system was successfully introduced to the market. The Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) device, which was developed by STORZ MEDICAL in Switzerland, is the only medical device marketed in Europe that is approved in the European Union for the treatment of the central nervous system of patients with Alzheimer's disease. The effect of TPS is now being investigated in another neurological condition: In September 2020, the world's first clinical study for the treatment of Parkinson's patients with shock wave therapy using real-time documentation started at MedUni Vienna (Department of Neurology) in Austria under the direction of Professor Roland Beisteiner.

On 25 September 2020, Dr Marie-Claire Rassweiler-Seyfried (University Hospital Mannheim, Department of Urology and Urosurgery, Mannheim/Germany) received the »Christian Chaussy Award 2020« for her research* on electrohydraulic high-frequency ESWL. Her research focus was the evaluation of kidney damage.

In this live webinar Dr Alexander Sahi will talk about Low-intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (Li-ESWT) for urological disorders.

In our first STORZ MEDICAL live webinar after the summer break Prof. Dr Karsten Knobloch will talk about the beneficial effects of ESWT in hand surgery.

A further milestone was reached on Monday. The ground-breaking ceremony and thus the start of construction of the new company building of STORZ MEDICAL Deutschland GmbH took place on 3rd August. In times of the corona crisis but in a modest setting and with only two protagonists. So architect and site manager, symbolically grabbed the shovel while the excavator waited in the background.

Sporting events across the globe have been suspended due to COVID-19 and the Olympic Games in Tokyo have been moved to next year. To shorten the waiting time a little, we report in this issue about two professional sports teams from the hosting country. Read on for an insight into the world of professional sports in Japan as seen through the eyes of three trainers: two from basketball team ALVARK TOKYO and one from football team Júbilo IWATA. All of them are licensed judo therapists, a qualification based on a special Japanese osteopathy tradition known as »hone-tsugi« (»bone-setter«).

Throughout the world, more and more specialised medical centres are using Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) with the NEUROLITH® system for the treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. In June 2020, another NEUROLITH® system was installed successfully at the private hospital »Rudolfinerhaus Privatklinik« in Vienna, Austria, where it will be used under the medical direction of Dr Matthias Geisler. On-site training of the hospital’s treatment team was carried out by Dr Henning Lohse-Busch (Rheintalklinik, Bad Krozingen, Germany) who also played a decisive role in the development of TPS.