Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the treatment of chronic calcifying tendonitis of the rotator cuff
Hodgkinson, B, Merlin, T
Record ID 32006000588
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
There are several good quality studies describing the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the treatment of shoulder tendonitis. In addition, it is expected that there would be a rapid uptake of this technology based on the prevalence of the condition.
Authors' recommendations:
HealthPACT recommends that a Horizon Scanning report be conducted.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2004
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Ultrasonic Therapy
- Calcinosis
- High-Energy Shock Waves
- Rotator Cuff
- Shoulder Joint
- Tendinopathy
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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