High-energy focussed extracorporeal shockwave therapy reduces pain in plantar fibromatosis (Ledderhose’s disease)

“Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has been used successfully on fracture complications, such as delayed union and nonunion. “

“Recently, extracorporeal shockwaves therapy (ESWT) has yielded encouraging results in the treatment of pseudoarthrosis of various bone segments. “

“We treated 40 consecutive patients with ESWT who had pillar pain for at least six months after carpal tunnel release surgery…”

“…we believe that shockwave therapy serves as a safe, viable, and effective option for the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy.”