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Efficacy of emergency extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the treatment of ureteral stones: a meta-analysis
ObjectiveTo compare the clinical efficiency and safety of emergency extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (eESWL) and delayed extracorporeal shock...
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Long-term experiences with high-energy shock wave therapy in the management chronic phase Peyronie’s disease using two different electromagnetic lithotripters
BackgroundExtracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy represents one option for the non-surgical management of Peyronie’s disease. Despite promising...
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Timing of ERCP after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for large main pancreatic duct stones
Background and aimsExtracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is performed to fragment large main pancreatic duct (MPD) stones in symptomatic...
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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and endoscopic pancreatic stenting without pancreatic sphincterotomy for the treatment of pancreatolithiasis: a case series
Endoscopic therapy and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) are recommended as the first choice in treating pancreatolithiasis. Endoscopic...
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Low-intensity laser diode plus extracorporeal shock wave therapy: a new treatment strategy in the management of Peyronie’s disease
PurposeTo assess the clinical effectiveness of extra corporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) administration compared with ESWT plus a low-intensity laser...
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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy versus laser lithotripsy in the treatment of post-SWL steinstrasse: a randomized comparative study
ObjectiveTo compare the efficacy of Holmium laser lithotripsy with that of extracorporeal shock lithotripsy (SWL) for post-SWL ureteral steinstrasse.
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The effect of bioelectric impedance analysis on the success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA) is a non-invasive method that can show the distribution of fatty and lean mass of the body. In this study, we...
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Prospective comparison of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and ureteroscopy in distal ureteral stones
The optimal treatment modality of distal ureteral stones is controversial. Therefore, we conducted a prospective study to evaluate the efficacy,...
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Comparison of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-intensity laser therapy on pain, grip strength, and function in patients with lateral epicondylalgia: a randomized controlled study
This study aimed to compare the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) on pain, grip strength,...
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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) versus local corticosteroid injection in treatment of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) in athletes: clinical and ultrasonographic evaluation
BackgroundLateral epicondylitis is one of the commonly noticed disorders of the arm described by agony focused over lateral epicondyle which is the...
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The effect of extracorporeal shock wave on joint capsule fibrosis based on A2AR-Nrf2/HO-1 pathway in a rat extending knee immobilization model
Joint capsule fibrosis, a common complication of joint immobilization, is mainly characterized by abnormal collagen deposition. The present study...
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Return to play after treating acute muscle injuries in elite football players with radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy
BackgroundTo compare lay-off times achieved by treating acute muscle injuries in elite football players with a multimodal therapy approach that...
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The efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on plantar fasciitis in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial
The efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on chronic plantar fasciitis (PF) in patients with axial spondyloarthritis...
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Extra-corporeal shock wave therapy versus local corticosteroid injection in treatment of chronic trigger finger in diabetic patients
BackgroundTrigger finger is one of the most common causes of pain and dysfunction. The aim of our study was to compare the effectiveness of shock...
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Evaluation of the efficacy of trigger points combined with extracorporeal shock waves in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: heel temperature and plantar pressure
BackgroundPlantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of heel pain. Among conservative treatments, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is...
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Shock wave lithotripsy and therapy
The biological effects of ultrasound exposure are classified into thermal and mechanical effects. The medical application of shock waves has been...
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Does additional extracorporeal shock wave therapy improve the effect of isolated percutaneous radiofrequency coblation in patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy? Study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial
BackgroundNo conclusive evidence recommends a prior treatment for insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT). It is theorized that both percutaneous...
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Effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundRotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is a widespread musculoskeletal disorder and a primary cause of shoulder pain and limited function. The...
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Effectiveness of focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
BackgroundThe carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy in the general population. A conservative treatment should be...
