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Benefits of US-guided percutaneous lavage vs. ESWT for rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy
June 2016
Benefits of US-guided percutaneous lavage vs. ESWT for rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Extracorporeal shockwaves versus ultrasound-guided percutaneous lavage for the treatment of rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy: a randomized controlled trial
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2016 Apr;52(2):145-51Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
243 patients with rotator cuff calcific tendonopathy (RCCT) were randomized to either extracorporeal shockwave treatment (ESWT) or ultrasound-guided percutaneous lavage (UGPL). The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the two aforementioned treatments with regards to shoulder pain, when measured up to 12 months. Findings indicated significant reduction of calcification and sho...
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