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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy - successful alternative in orthopedic treatment
Published Apr 20, 2008 ยท D. Raykov
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Abstract
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ( ESWT, Orthotripsy) has increasing popularity in treatment of various orthopaedic conditions, like delayed and noneunion of bones( pseudoarthrosis), shoulder periarthritis, plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur, tendopaties - tennis or golfer elbow. The study aims to present successful results after application of ESWT in 204 patients for 5 years period, using two popular shock wave devices. The results are promising and are quite near to these after surgery. There is success in treatment of pseudoarthrosis in 64% of patients. Shoulder pain is reduced in 75% of patients with shoulder periarthritis and their calcificates are altered in 68%. The plantar fasciitis and epicondilitis complaints are successfully treated in 71% and 69% respectively. ESWT demonstrate results that are comparable to those after surgery. The advantages of the methods like low patients morbidity, no risks or any side effects, quick recovery, make Orthotripsy preferable method in orthopedic practice. Scripta Scientifica Medica 2008;40(1):63-66
Observational StudyExtracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a promising alternative to surgery for treating various orthopedic conditions, with promising results comparable to those after surgery.
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