Musculoskeletal Injury
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of ESWT, EPAT, EMTT and the combination of these therapies in treating patients with lower extremity soft tissue, cartilage, and bone injuries.
Interventions
shockwave
Pressure waves
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
• Men and women \> 18 with lower extremity musculoskeletal injury confirmed by physician
Exclusion criteria
* All devices: Patients with active cancer or who may be pregnant. * For EMTT only, patients with shrapnel, metal in the body, pacemaker, or non-MRI compatible implantable devices.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| VAS | initial, 6weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| FAAM | baseline, 6 week, 3 month, 6 month 1 year |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Mayo Clinic