Long-term outcome of low-energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy on gluteal tendinopathy documented by magnetic resonance imaging.

Kyoung-Ho SeoJoon-Youn LeeKyungjae YoonJong Geol DoHee-Jin ParkSo-Yeon LeeYoung Sook ParkYong-Taek Lee

Published in: PloS one (2018)

Low-energy ESWT can be an effective treatment for pain relief in chronic GTPS with MRI-documented gluteal tendinopathy. However, its long-term effect appears to decrease with time.

Keyphrases

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