Efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for upper limb tendonitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

ObjectiveThis study synthesized the highest level of evidence to analyse the effectiveness and safety of using extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to treat upper limb tendonitis, which was unknown.DesignWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials (RCTs)...

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Main Authors: Yongqing Xiong, Tianshan Wen, Songzhi Jin, Ling Lin, Qianer Shao, Yue Peng, Qining Zheng, Wei Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1394268/full