2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Outcomes following Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy at Short to Mid-term Follow-Up

Outcomes following Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy at Short to Mid-term Follow-Up

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The video presents a retrospective analysis of outcomes following shockwave therapy for chronic Achilles tendinopathy. Chronic Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury seen in runners. The study aimed to evaluate clinical outcomes for patients with both insertional and non-insertional tendinopathy and identify potential predictors of outcomes. The research involved a chart review of patients who underwent shockwave therapy in conjunction with physical therapy. The study found that shockwave therapy produced good clinical outcomes, with superior outcomes observed in the non-insertional cohort. However, the study had limitations, such as a short follow-up period and the absence of a control group. Further research is needed to better understand the role of shockwave therapy in treating chronic Achilles tendinopathy. No credits were provided.

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James Butler, MB BCh

Keywords

shockwave therapy

chronic Achilles tendinopathy

retrospective analysis

clinical outcomes

predictors of outcomes