Sesamoid osteonecrosis treated with radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy. [PDF]
Sesamoid osteonecrosis is a disabling condition resulting in severe forefoot pain, for which there are limited treatment options. We present a 52-year-old man with 1-year history of pain, aggravated by walking and playing tennis. On examination, pain was localised to plantar aspect of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
Thompson D, Malliaropoulos N, Padhiar N.
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EFFECTS OF RADIAL EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY ON POST-STROKE HAND SPASTICITY [PDF]
Hand spasticity after stroke increases the difficulties of daily living activities and limits the effectiveness of rehabilitation. Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (RESWT) has been suggested as an alternative treatment in spasticity reduction.The
Gjerakaroska Savevska, Cvetanka +3 more
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Comparison of the effects between low- versus medium-energy radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on knee osteoarthritis: A randomised controlled trial [PDF]
الملخص: أهداف البحث: تهدف هذه الدراسة لمقارنة تأثير الموجات الصدمية الشعاعية ذات الطاقة المنخفضة والمتوسطة خارج الجسم على خشونة مفصل الركبة. طرق البحث: تم تقسيم ٤٥ مريضا (٢٦ من الإناث و١٩ من الذكور)، يتراوح أعمارهم من ٤٥ إلى ٥٥ عاما، يعانون من خشونة ...
Radwa F. Hammam, M.Sc +4 more
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Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy for heterotopic ossification
[Purpose] To report the effects of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (RSWT) on heterotopic ossification (HO). [Subjects and Methods] Two cases of neurogenic HO in the upper extremity were administered RSWT using the MASTER PLUS(®) MP 2000 (Storz, Tägerwilen, Switzerland) and ultrasonographic guidance.
Ryu, Byung-Ju +5 more
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Effects of Repeated Injection of 1% Lidocaine vs. Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Treating Myofascial Trigger Points: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Background and Objectives: This study tested the hypothesis that treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the upper trapezius muscle (UTM) with repeated injection of 1% lidocaine results in better alleviation of muscular stiffness and soreness ...
Areerat Suputtitada +3 more
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Instant analgesic effect of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on primary dysmenorrhoea according to functional magnetic resonance imaging: study protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial [PDF]
Background Primary dysmenorrhoea (PDM) is defined as a series of pain-dominated symptoms during and after menstruation without organic lesions. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and oral contraceptives are usually recommended as first-line therapy for
Shanshan Liu, Lezheng Wang, Jian Yang
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A randomized trial of treatment for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy [PDF]
Objective The aim of this study was to explore the effects of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) in patients with anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) reconstruction(ACLR).
Yufeng Song +6 more
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Comparison of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Using Two Different Frequencies. [PDF]
Objective To compare results of two different frequencies and densities of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) after 10 sessions. Methods A total of 41 patients with plantar fasciitis were included in this study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups.
Narin S +3 more
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Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy: a novel approach for the treatment of Dupuytren's contractures: A case report. [PDF]
Abstract Introduction: While the efficacy of focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of Dupuytren's disease (DD) is supported by one positive trial, the effects of radial ESWT is unclear. Patient concerns: A 79-year-old man with a 4-year history ...
Brunelli S +3 more
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Rehabilitation treatment of spastic cerebral palsy with radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy and rehabilitation therapy. [PDF]
Abstract This aims to investigate the effect of combined use of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) and conventional rehabilitation therapy on postoperative rehabilitation of children with spastic cerebral palsy. Children with spastic cerebral palsy 6 weeks after multistage surgery were randomly divided
Lin Y, Wang G, Wang B.
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