Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for tendonitis of the rotator cuff
Record ID 32006000100
English
Authors' objectives:
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive treatment for rotator cuff tendonitis that involves delivery of shock waves to a specific painful region of the shoulder to reduce pain and promote healing of the affected soft tissue. In its specific application to rotator cuff tendonitis, ESWT is also used to break up calcium deposits as a noninvasive alternative to surgical treatment in selected patients who have failed conventional medical therapy.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2005
URL for published report:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=3264
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- High-Energy Shock Waves
- Rotator Cuff
- Tendinopathy
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
HAYES, Inc.
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