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High-energy ESWT effective in treating chronic calcific shoulder tendinitis
June 2014
High-energy ESWT effective in treating chronic calcific shoulder tendinitis
Study Type:Systematic review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
High-energy extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for treating chronic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: a systematic review
Ann Intern Med. 2014 Apr 15;160(8):542-9. doi: 10.7326/M13-1982.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
28 RCTs (n=1745) were included in this systematic review to compare the benefits and harms of low- and high-energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), and to compare ESWT to placebo and other treatments, for the treatment of calcific and noncalcific tendinitis. Additionally, treatment effects between calcific and noncalcific conditions were compared. Results indicated statistically significan...
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