Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in musculoskeletal disorders
Klappenbach R, García Martí S, Pichon-Riviere A, Augustovski F, Alcaraz A, Bardach A, Ciapponi A, López A, Rey-Ares L
Record ID 32016001115
Spanish
Authors' recommendations:
Extracorporeal shock waves have not proved to be useful to treat most of the musculoskeletal disorders assessed. Evidence of low quality suggests that extracorporeal shock waves might be an alternative to treat calcific tendinitis of the shoulder and recalcitrant plantar fasciitis refractory to initial medical management. There are many types and forms for shock wave administration used in the different studies.
The clinical practice guidelines are heterogeneous on the use of this technology and most coverage policies surveyed do not cover its use to treat musculoskeletal disorders.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2016
URL for published report:
www.iecs.org.ar/home-ets/
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Argentina
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Lithotripsy
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
Contact
Organisation Name:
Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy
Contact Address:
Dr. Emilio Ravignani 2024, Buenos Aires - Argentina, C1414 CABA
Contact Name:
info@iecs.org.ar
Contact Email:
info@iecs.org.ar
Copyright:
Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS)
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