Evidence for effectiveness of Extracorporal Shock-Wave Therapy (ESWT) to treat calcific and non-calcific rotator cuff tendinosis – A systematic review

Abstract Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) is suggested as a treatment alternative for calcific and non-calcific rotator cuff tendinosis (RC-tendinosis), which may decrease the need for surgery. In this study we assessed the evidence for effectiveness of ESWT for these disorders. The Cochrane...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Manual therapy 2011-10, Vol.16 (5), p.419-433
Hauptverfasser:	Huisstede, Bionka M.A, Gebremariam, Lukas, van der Sande, Renske, Hay, Elaine M, Koes, Bart W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Calcinosis - therapy High-Energy Shock Waves - therapeutic use Humans Lithotripsy - methods Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Review Rotator Cuff - pathology Shoulder impingement syndrome Tendinopathy - therapy Tendinosis Therapy
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