The collected studies and contributions of renowned international shock wave experts cover a wide range of applications. Topics include wound and scar treatment, accelerated wound healing in burns, the positive influence of ESWT on diabetic foot syndrome and the treatment of cellulite. Another chapter is dedicated to lymphedema. Karsten Knobloch is a specialist in general, plastic and aesthetic surgery, hand surgery, sports medicine and rescue medicine. He is acting president of the German-speaking International Society for Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (DIGEST).