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Extracorpeal Shockwave Therapy Vs Steroid Injection for the Treatment of Coccydynia
July 2022
Extracorpeal Shockwave Therapy Vs Steroid Injection for the Treatment of Coccydynia
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Blind Steroid Injection in Patients With Coccydynia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Am J Phys Med Rehabil . 2022 May 1;101(5):417-422.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Thirty-six patients with coccydynia were randomized to receive either extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) (n=18) or corticosteroid injections (n=18). The primary outcome of this trial was to assess pain scores using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at baseline, 1 week, 1, 2, and 6 months. The secondary outcomes of this trial were to compare the quality of life using the short-form health survey (...
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