Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and radial pressure waves (RPW) May improve post-operative recovery following insertional Achilles tendon surgeries: a case-control pilot study

Abstract Background Insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) is a common cause of posterior heel pain. While non-surgical management for IAT can result in satisfactory relief, a portion of patients may elect surgical intervention. Post-operative recovery can take on average 7 months to return to phys...

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Main Authors: Amol Saxena, Elizabeth Bondi, Ludger Gerdesmeyer, Adam S. Tenforde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-06165-5
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