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Protocol for Treatment of Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analysis

This 2018 protocol outlines a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of various treatment strategies for acute Achilles tendon ruptures. The study aims to synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with a minimum 6-month follow-up, focusing on both operative (open and minimally invasive surgery)

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Interventions to Address the Needs of Adults With Postconcussion Syndrome: A Systematic Review

This systematic review analyzed 10 intervention studies targeting adults with post-concussion syndrome (PCS). The interventions included psychotherapy, counseling, social support, self-management strategies, individualized rehabilitation, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and group-based cognitive-behavioral therapy. The findings indicated that psychotherapy, counseling, and social support interventions were beneficial for improving cognitive and emotional functions in

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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus Ultrasound Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis by Al-Siyabi et al. compared the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and ultrasound therapy (UST) in treating plantar fasciitis. Analyzing data from multiple studies, the authors found that ESWT significantly reduced pain and improved functional outcomes more than UST. The review highlighted that ESWT

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High-energy extracorporeal shock-wave therapy for treating chronic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: a systematic review

This systematic review by Bannuru et al. synthesized data from 28 randomized controlled trials encompassing 1,745 participants to evaluate the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in treating calcific and noncalcific shoulder tendinitis. The analysis revealed that high-energy ESWT (energy flux density ≥0.28 mJ/mm²) significantly improved pain and shoulder

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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Shows Comparative Results with Other Modalities for the Management of Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis by Tung et al. assessed the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) compared to other conservative treatments for plantar fasciitis. The analysis included randomized controlled trials evaluating outcomes such as pain relief and functional improvement. Findings indicated that ESWT provided comparable results to

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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Compared with Standard Care for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing: An Updated Systematic Review

In this 2023 systematic review published in the International Wound Journal, Hitchman et al. evaluated the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) compared to standard care in treating diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). The review included multiple studies assessing outcomes such as wound healing rates, time to healing, and adverse events.

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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

In this 2019 systematic review and meta-analysis, Hitchman et al. evaluated the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in promoting healing of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). The analysis included five randomized controlled trials encompassing 255 patients, comparing ESWT to standard wound care (SWC) and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). ESWT demonstrated

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