Published Shockwave Research
Scientific Publications on Low-Energy Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions.
Rotator Cuff
Tendonitis
Author(s) :
Moretti B, Garofalo R,
Moretti B, Garofalo R,
Article Title :
Medium-Energy Shockwave Therapy in the treatment of Rotator Cuff Calcifying Tendinitis
Medium-Energy Shockwave Therapy in the treatment of Rotator Cuff Calcifying Tendinitis
Journal Reference :
Clinical Trial, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Bari, Italy
Clinical Trial, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Bari, Italy
Key Points :
Evaluation of Medium-Energy ESWT in rotator cuff calcifying tendinitis. 54 patients treated. 38 patients (70%) satisfactory functional results. X-Ray & US scan showed a total disappearance of Calcium deposits in 29 patients (54%) & in 19 Patients (35%) it was reduced by ½. Some patients showed a reduced pain without modification of the calcium deposit.
Evaluation of Medium-Energy ESWT in rotator cuff calcifying tendinitis. 54 patients treated. 38 patients (70%) satisfactory functional results. X-Ray & US scan showed a total disappearance of Calcium deposits in 29 patients (54%) & in 19 Patients (35%) it was reduced by ½. Some patients showed a reduced pain without modification of the calcium deposit.
Plantar Fasciitis
Author(s) :
L.Gerdesmeyer , H. Gollwitzer , P. Diehl, K. Wagner
L.Gerdesmeyer , H. Gollwitzer , P. Diehl, K. Wagner
Article Title :
Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy ( rESWT ) in
Orthopaedics
Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy ( rESWT ) in
Orthopaedics
Journal Reference :
Journal Fur Mineralstoffwechsel, Zeitschrift fur Knochen- und Gelenkerkrankungen 11/ 2004
Journal Fur Mineralstoffwechsel, Zeitschrift fur Knochen- und Gelenkerkrankungen 11/ 2004
Key Points :
A total of 79 patients with Plantar Fasciitis were treated with radial extracorporeal shockwaves. 6 weeks after final treatment 45.7 %were classified as Very good & 34% was Good. 6 Months after there were 51 (54.3%) Very good & 24 (25.5%) was Good.
In summary: By using rESWT in heel spur/ Plantar Fasciitis, 80% of the patients show a Good/Very Good result.
A total of 79 patients with Plantar Fasciitis were treated with radial extracorporeal shockwaves. 6 weeks after final treatment 45.7 %were classified as Very good & 34% was Good. 6 Months after there were 51 (54.3%) Very good & 24 (25.5%) was Good.
In summary: By using rESWT in heel spur/ Plantar Fasciitis, 80% of the patients show a Good/Very Good result.
Myofascial Trigger Points
Author(s) :
M. Gleitz
M. Gleitz
Article Title :
Gluteus Trigger Points as a Common Source of Pseudo sciatic Pain And Their Therapy With Radial Shockwaves
Gluteus Trigger Points as a Common Source of Pseudo sciatic Pain And Their Therapy With Radial Shockwaves
Journal Reference :
Orthopoedic office, 3 rue des Capucins, Li 313 Luxembourg
Orthopoedic office, 3 rue des Capucins, Li 313 Luxembourg
Key Points :
Chronic low back pain patients often have pain irradiation in their legs without objective neurologic deficit. Study: 184 patients with chronic pseudo-sciatic pain (>12 months). 92% of all patients with chronic pseudo-sciatic pain showed trigger points in the gluteus muscle. Amongst these 184 patients 61% showed muscular trigger points only whereas additional insertion tendopathies were found in 31% of the patients. The treatment with radial shockwaves resulted in a significant reduction of pain after 6 months in the subgroup of pure muscular triggerpoints in 84% of patients and a relief of the referred pain in 69%.
Chronic low back pain patients often have pain irradiation in their legs without objective neurologic deficit. Study: 184 patients with chronic pseudo-sciatic pain (>12 months). 92% of all patients with chronic pseudo-sciatic pain showed trigger points in the gluteus muscle. Amongst these 184 patients 61% showed muscular trigger points only whereas additional insertion tendopathies were found in 31% of the patients. The treatment with radial shockwaves resulted in a significant reduction of pain after 6 months in the subgroup of pure muscular triggerpoints in 84% of patients and a relief of the referred pain in 69%.
Animal Studies
Author(s) :
R. Hsu, MD
R. Hsu, MD
Article Title :
Effect of shockwave therapy on patellar Tendonopathy in a Rabbit model.
Effect of shockwave therapy on patellar Tendonopathy in a Rabbit model.
Journal Reference :
Journal of Orthopaedic research, 22 (2004) pp. 221-227
Journal of Orthopaedic research, 22 (2004) pp. 221-227
Key Points :
Histological exams at 4 & 16 weeks after ESWT found increased tenocyte production with neovascularization at 16 weeks
Histological exams at 4 & 16 weeks after ESWT found increased tenocyte production with neovascularization at 16 weeks
Lateral Epicondylitis
Author(s) :
J. Ko, MD
J. Ko, MD
Article Title :
Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis of the Elbow with Shockwaves
Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis of the Elbow with Shockwaves
Journal Reference :
Clinical Orthopaedics and related Research, Number 387, pp. 60-67, June 2001
Clinical Orthopaedics and related Research, Number 387, pp. 60-67, June 2001
Key Points :
Article demonstrates that healing effect from ESWT is time dependent. 57.9% reporting excellent to good response at 12 weeks which increased to 73% excellent to good response at 24 weeks post ESWT
Article demonstrates that healing effect from ESWT is time dependent. 57.9% reporting excellent to good response at 12 weeks which increased to 73% excellent to good response at 24 weeks post ESWT
Plantar Fasciitis
Author(s) :
Rob Gordon, Eric Crawford,
Joey Pratile
Rob Gordon, Eric Crawford,
Joey Pratile
Article Title :
Two Year Follow Up: Ultrasound Measurements Post ESWT
Plantar Fascia
Two Year Follow Up: Ultrasound Measurements Post ESWT
Plantar Fascia
Journal Reference :
Clinical Study, Toronto, Canada
Clinical Study, Toronto, Canada
Key Points :
Article demonstrates that healing effect from ESWT is time dependent. 57.9% reporting excellent to good response at 12 weeks which increased to 73% excellent to good response at 24 weeks post ESWT
Article demonstrates that healing effect from ESWT is time dependent. 57.9% reporting excellent to good response at 12 weeks which increased to 73% excellent to good response at 24 weeks post ESWT
