Abstract: A device (1) for deflecting and focusing shock waves, a utilisation of a device (1) for deflecting and focusing shock waves, and a method of focusing and deflecting a shock wave are proposed, wherein the device (1) comprises at least one applicator (2), with at least one applicator (2) having at least one application surface (8) and a shock wave being capable of being emitted from at least one application surface (8) in a thrust direction, and at least one reflector (3), with at least one reflector (3) having at least one reflection surface (9) and a focal point (11) on which shock waves may be focused by the reflection surfaces (9), with the focal point (11) not being located in a thrust direction, whereby the primary shock wave may, in particular, be prevented from impinging on the tissue to be treated.

Abstract: A device (1) for deflecting and focusing shock waves, a utilisation of a device (1) for deflecting and focusing shock waves, and a method of focusing and deflecting a shock wave are proposed, wherein the device (1) comprises at least one applicator (2), with at least one applicator (2) having at least one application surface (8) and a shock wave being capable of being emitted from at least one application surface (8) in a thrust direction, and at least one reflector (3), with at least one reflector (3) having at least one reflection surface (9) and a focal point (11) on which shock waves may be focused by the reflection surfaces (9), with the focal point (11) not being located in a thrust direction, whereby the primary shock wave may, in particular, be prevented from impinging on the tissue to be treated.

Abstract: Apparatus for the detection and destruction by means of ultrasonic shock waves of an object within the body, comprises a transducer operated by a pulse generator for emitting shock waves which are focussed on the body of the patient by way of a fluid coupling medium. A location system connected to the transducer comprises at least one monitor as a display device. The monitor has a screen for depicting an image of the object and an aiming or sighting mark which can be placed in coincidence with the object by relative displacement between the patient and the transducer to position the focus of the transducer on the object and to authorize the operation of the pulse generator. A signal level corresponding to the brightness value of the object depicted on the screen, and obtained from a video signal of the location system, is established as a reference value. A selected target area including the object, can be scanned automatically by displacement of the transducer.