“A positive effect for bony healing could be seen in 70-71% of ESWT patients but also in 73% of the surgically treated group. ”
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Shock waves in the treatment of stress fractures
“Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has been used successfully on fracture complications, such as delayed union and nonunion. “