Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is a treatment for:
A) Psychological depression
B) Nephrolithiasis
C) Mallet finger
D) Cervical spinal fracture

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Lithotripsy (ESWL) is the fragmenting of stones (gallstones or kidney stones) by shock waves centered on the stone while the patient rests in a water bath. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment sometimes used to treat major depression. Mallet finger is treated with orthopedic tendon repair. Cervical spinal fractures should be immobilized to prevent injury to the spinal cord and paralysis.

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Is a Treatment For