Fragmentation:
• High pulse energies • Lowerfrequencies
Dusting (usually):
• Low pulse energies • Higherfrequencies
Fragmentation vs Dusting
Lithotripter settings
0.2 to 0.5 J
1 or more J
Pulse energy (J)
5 to 15 Hz
Frequency (Hz)
20 or more Hz
Frequency (Hz)
Pulse energy (J)