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Lower pain and higher function over 2 years with ESWT versus placebo for chronic plantar fasciopathy
November 2017
Lower pain and higher function over 2 years with ESWT versus placebo for chronic plantar fasciopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Long-term results of radial extracorporeal shock wave treatment for chronic plantar fasciopathy: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled trial with two years follow-up
J Orthop Res. 2017 Jul;35(7):1532-1538Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 patients with chronic plantar fasciopathy were included in this trial to determine the long-term efficacy of radial extracorporeal shock wave treatment (ESWT). Patients were randomized to either two sessions of ESWT or to a placebo group in this double-blind trial. Patient follow-up was conducted over a two-year period using VAS pain and Roles and Maudsley scores. Pain was significantly lower i...
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