Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2011, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (33): 6222-6226.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2011.33.035

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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for musculoskeletal disorders

Aroona Devi Mudoo1, Yu Jing2, Yu Le-hua1   

  1. 1Centre of Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Therapy, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing   400010, China
    2College of Clinical Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing   400016, China
  • Received:2011-02-06 Revised:2011-07-08 Online:2011-08-13 Published:2011-08-13
  • Contact: Yu Le-hua, Professor, Chief physician, Centre of Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Therapy, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, China yulehuadoc@ yahoo.com.cn
  • About author:Aroona Devi Mudoo★, Studying for master’s degree, Centre of Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Therapy, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, China Co-first author: Yu Jing, Undergraduate,College of Clinical Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
  • Supported by:

    the Sixth Focal Subject Construction Projects of Chongqing Health Bureau, No. 2010-1-20*

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has become an alternative therapy for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
OBJECTIVE: To review the recent progress and efficacy of ESWT for the treatment of a variety of musculoskeletal disorders.
METHODS: After searching the internet, articles regarding ESWT for the treatment of a variety of musculoskeletal disorders from PubMed and Google advanced search (British medical journals, and American Medical journals) were collected. Articles with contents unrelated to the topic were excluded.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Of initially selected 100 articles, 20 were included in the final analysis. Most of the studies confirmed that ESWT for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders is safe and effective though a few studies showed negative outcome. This may be related to small sample size, unsuitable control groups, and incomplete data presentation.

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