High-energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy in humeral delayed and non-unions
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01782-1
Abstract: Within the last few decades, focused high-energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has proven to be an effective alternative to standard of care revision surgery in delayed healing fractures or manifest non-unions in various anatomical regions.… read more here.
Keywords: non unions; energy; high energy; energy extracorporeal ... See more keywords
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04489-x
Abstract: Purpose Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has become a common practice for treating knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, the effectiveness and safety of this treatment are still questionable. This meta-analysis is aimed at determining the degree of… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; treatment; knee osteoarthritis; knee ... See more keywords
Effect of unfocused extracorporeal shockwave therapy on bone mineral content of twelve distal forearms of postmenopausal women: a clinical pilot study
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DOI: 10.1007/s11657-019-0650-x
Abstract: SummaryExtracorporeal shockwave therapy showed a pronounced effect on bone mass in previous animal studies. We showed in this pilot study that a single treatment with unfocused shockwave therapy in unselected patients does not show side… read more here.
Keywords: study; effect; bone; therapy ... See more keywords
A Phase 2 Randomized Trial To Evaluate Different Dose Regimens of Low-intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction: Clinical Trial Update.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2018.07.011
Abstract: Preliminary results from our study provide further evidence that low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy is a safe and effective treatment modality for erectile dysfunction. Our treatment protocol with shockwaves given to men over 2 wk had… read more here.
Keywords: intensity extracorporeal; trial; erectile dysfunction; extracorporeal shockwave ... See more keywords
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the management of plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2020.101679
Abstract: BACKGROUND This study aimed at estimating the extent to which a combination therapy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) with usual care (exercise and orthotic support) improve functional ability in the patient with plantar fasciitis when… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; shockwave therapy; plantar fasciitis; extracorporeal shockwave ... See more keywords
Editors Summary: The future of shockwave therapy
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DOI: 10.1038/s41443-019-0134-y
Abstract: Medical devices have become an integral part of the diagnosis, management and treatment in all fields of medicine. The use of these devices did not skip the field of urology, and, during the past 20… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; editors summary; urology; summary future ... See more keywords
Management of Muscle Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy by Means of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy: A Systematic Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.1080/17518423.2019.1683908
Abstract: ABSTRACT The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy for the management of muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. An electronic database search was performed to identify… read more here.
Keywords: muscle spasticity; shockwave therapy; extracorporeal shockwave; management muscle ... See more keywords
Efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019516
Abstract: Abstract Established conventional treatments for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) and postherpetic itch (PHI) are difficult and often disappointing. In this study, the authors investigated the effect and mechanisms of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on pain and… read more here.
Keywords: itch; pain itch; treatment; postherpetic neuralgia ... See more keywords
How to report parameters and procedures for shockwave therapy in musculoskeletal disorders: A narrative review
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029664
Abstract: Shockwave therapy (SWT) has been successful in the management of musculoskeletal conditions. The limitations of the use of SWT in clinical practice regard a lack of familiarity with the device and the lack of uniformity… read more here.
Keywords: report parameters; parameters procedures; report; musculoskeletal disorders ... See more keywords
Low‐intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy for diabetic men with erectile dysfunction: A systematic scoping review
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DOI: 10.1111/andr.13197
Abstract: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a very common complication in men with diabetes mellitus (DM). Low‐intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li‐ESWT) offers a promising nonsurgical treatment option for ED. A systematic scoping review investigating the outcomes of… read more here.
Keywords: extracorporeal shockwave; intensity extracorporeal; erectile dysfunction; systematic scoping ... See more keywords
The effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in common lower limb conditions: a systematic review including quantification of patient-rated pain reduction
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DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-097347
Abstract: Objective To evaluate extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in treating Achilles tendinopathy (AT), greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), patellar tendinopathy (PT) and proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT). Design Systematic review. Eligibility criteria… read more here.
Keywords: term; long term; systematic review; level evidence ... See more keywords