Ramon S, Español A, Yebra M, Morillas JM, Unzurrunzaga R, Freitag K, Gómez S, Aranzabal JR. [Current evidences in shockwave treatment. SETOC (Spanish Society of Shockwave Treatment) recommendations].
Rehabilitacion (Madr) 2021;
55:291-300. [PMID:
33743978 DOI:
10.1016/j.rh.2021.02.002]
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Abstract
This SETOC consensus document shows the scientific evidence of the technology in shockwaves (SW) and radial pressure waves (RPW) in a variety of spasticity disorders, musculoskeletal, skin, urological diseases, etc. SW and RPW, without anesthesia, are an effective, safe, non-invasive, cost-effective treatment, which reduces the need for surgery, lower risk of complications, faster recovery and greater acceptability to patients than surgery. Consequently, SW and RPW should be the first therapeutic option in the aforementioned chronic pathologies, when conservative alternatives have failed. SETOC advises to follow the recommendations given in this article, including the ones given by SW scientific societies and best evidence for each technology as well.
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