
ESWT vs. HILT in Treating Calcaneal Spur Related Symptoms: Clinical and Functional Outcomes

ESWT vs. HILT in Treating Calcaneal Spur Related Symptoms: Clinical and Functional Outcomes
Comparison of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-intensity laser therapy in the treatment of calcaneal spur-related symptoms: clinical outcomes and functional improvement.
J Orthop Surg Res . 2025 Apr 19;20(1):393.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ninety patients with calcaneal spur-related symptoms were randomized to receive either Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) (n=45) or High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) (n=45). The primary outcome was pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale [VAS]) and functional outcomes (Foot Function Index [FFI]). Secondary outcomes included range of motion (ROM), Roles and Maudsley scores, and AOFAS scores. Ou...
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