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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy After ACL Reconstruction With Hamstring Tendons: A Randomized Trial
July 2023
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy After ACL Reconstruction With Hamstring Tendons: A Randomized Trial
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Improves Outcome after Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Hamstring Tendons.
J Clin Med. 2023 May 9;12(10):3350.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
65 patients who underwent an ACL reconstruction with a hamstring tendon for an acute ACL rupture were randomized to receive weekly extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) between weeks 4 and 6 post-operation (n=37) or no treatment (n=28), in addition to a standard post-operative rehabilitation protocol. The primary outcome of interest was the time to return to pivoting sports. Additional outcomes ...
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