Response to “Letter Regarding: Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy”

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 757-758
Author(s):  
Siwadol Pinitkwamdee
Keyword(s):  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave ◽  
Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy

Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 403-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siwadol Pinitkwamdee ◽  
Sukij Laohajaroensombat ◽  
Jakrapong Orapin ◽  
Patarawan Woratanarat
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Sham Control ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave ◽  
Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy

Background: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been proposed as a conservative treatment for insertional Achilles tendinopathy from limited evidence without placebo controls. Our objective was to assess the effectiveness of ESWT compared with sham controls in chronic insertional Achilles tendinopathy. Methods: A double-blind, randomized sham-controlled trial was conducted between 2016 and 2018. The inclusion criteria were patients aged 18 to 70 years diagnosed with chronic insertional Achilles tendinopathy who failed standard conservative treatment. After computerized randomization, patients were allocated into either low-energy ESWT or sham control. Pain, function, and other complaints were assessed using visual analog scale (VAS) and VAS foot and ankle (VAS-FA) at preintervention and weeks 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, and 24. Intention-to-treat analysis and repeated measurement were performed using STATA 15.0. Results: Sixteen patients in ESWT and 15 patients in sham control groups had nonsignificant different baseline characteristics with preintervention VAS (6.0 ± 2.6 vs 5.2 ± 2.2) and VAS-FA (64.8 ± 16.6 vs 65.3 ± 12.7). There was no significant difference in VAS, VAS-FA, and its domains in the long term between the 2 groups. In addition, the ESWT group had significant improvement in VAS (2.9 ± 2.2) at weeks 4 to 12, and sham controls group had significantly improved VAS (2.3 ± 2.6) at weeks 12 to 24. Complications were found only after ESWT treatment. Conclusion: There was no difference at 24 weeks with the use of low-energy ESWT for chronic insertional Achilles tendinopathy, especially in elderly patients. However, it may provide a short period of therapeutic effects as early as weeks 4 to 12. Level of Evidence: Level I, randomized controlled study.

scholarly journals Extracorporeal shockwave therapy versus musculoskeletal mesotherapy for Achilles tendinopathy in athlete

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reem EL-Mallah ◽  
Enas A. Elattar
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Options ◽  
Visual Analogue Score ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave ◽  
Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Tendon Thickness ◽  
Vas Scores ◽  
Tendon Pathology

Abstract Background Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is considered the commonest tendon pathology, occurring mainly in athletes. Different conservative treatment options have been introduced but with short-term effects; however, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and mesotherapy (MT) injections were claimed to provide longer effects and could be used in cases failure of response to conservative treatments. The objective of our prospective 12-week study was to compare the effect of ESWT and MT on chronic Achilles tendinopathy in athletes by both clinical and ultrasonographical assessment. Results Forty patients with chronic AT diagnosed clinically and with high-resolution ultrasound (US) randomly allocated in two groups first received weekly ESWT session, and the other group underwent weekly MT sessions for 4 consecutive weeks. Both groups improved during the treatment and follow-up period. The mean visual analogue score (VAS) decreased in both the ESWT group and the MT group. Mean American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot score and VAS scores were not significantly different between ESWT and MT groups at the 4th and the 12th week of follow-up. However, US assessment significantly improved after 12 weeks in the ESWT group (as regards tendon thickness, calcifications, and Doppler signal), and for the mesotherapy group, there was the only improvement of tendon thickness. Conclusion ESWT showed improvement of pain and inflammation and calcifications of AT than MT injections, which was documented by US improved findings at week 12 follow up.

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus Platelet‐rich Plasma for Achilles Tendinopathy

PM&R ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1169-1176
Author(s):  
Adam Tenforde ◽  
David Robinson ◽  
Joanne Borg‐Stein ◽  
Haylee Borgstrom ◽  
Jaspal Ricky Singh
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave ◽  
Shockwave Therapy

scholarly journals Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Patients with Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy in Long or Short Course

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
BaiLi Yan ◽  
Yuan Wan ◽  
Hong Zhang ◽  
MengTing Pan ◽  
Cheng Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Propensity Scores ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Functional Improvement ◽  
Symptom Duration ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave ◽  
Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy

Object. In this study, our aim is to evaluate the efficiency of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on chronic Achilles tendinopathy (CAT) with different courses of disease. Methods. The data of 66 patients with CAT received ESWT was reviewed. According to the disease courses, those cases were allocated to short-term group (ST group, symptom duration 3-6 months) and long-term group (LT group, symptom duration >6 months). Propensity scores match (PSM) method was conducted to eliminate the confound factors in baseline features including gender, sport history, sides, type of CAT, BMI (body mass index), age, and scores evaluated by AOFAS (American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society) and VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) before ESWT. After balancing the features between ST and LT group, postinterventional VAS, AOFAS, and rate of Likert satisfaction scale at the 3rd month after first ESWT was statistically analyzed. Results. Among the baseline features in ST and LT group, gender (female ratio, 44.4% vs 71.4%, p=0.041) and BMI (23.26±2.15 vs 24.63±2.41, p=0.024) were identified as confound factors. After elimination of biased features with PSM, 3 months after first ESWT, AOFAS and VAS in both groups are significantly improved, when compared with their scores at baseline (p<0.01). Moreover, at postintervention month 3 (PIM3), AOFAS in ST group is significantly higher than LT group (85.08±9.83 vs 76.76±9.85, t=76.76±9.85, p=0.019), and the rate of Likert satisfaction in ST group is better than LT group; although, it did not reach but close to significant level (70.6% vs 47.1%, χ2=1.943, p=0.163). However, there is no statistical difference of VAS scores between two groups after ESWT (1.96±0.98 vs 2.24±1.29, t=0.703, p=0.487). Conclusions. ESWT could effectively relieve pain and improve function of hind foot in patients with chronic Achilles tendinopathy, and especially, it could offer better benefit on functional improvement in patients with short duration of CAT symptom.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for refractory Achilles tendinopathy: A prospective audit with 2-year follow up

The Foot ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 23-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Taylor ◽  
Sarah Dunkerley ◽  
David Silver ◽  
Andrew Redfern ◽  
Nick Talbot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Prospective Audit ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave ◽  
Shockwave Therapy

scholarly journals Nonoperative treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaosong Zhi ◽  
Xinyuan Liu ◽  
Jing Han ◽  
Yang Xiang ◽  
Helin Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Nonoperative Treatment ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Study Characteristics ◽  
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy

Abstract Background Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is difficult to manage, and there is no definite consensus on which nonoperative treatment is superior over the others. We aim to provide a clear summary of the best available evidence for nonoperative treatment specific to insertional Achilles tendinopathy. Methods Literatures were searched in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases from inception to October 2020. The results were evaluated independently by two reviewers and assessed against the inclusion/exclusion criteria. All included articles were assessed for methodological quality, and study characteristics were extracted. Results Twenty-three studies (containing 35 groups) were eligible for the final review. The treatments included eccentric training, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), injections, and combined treatment. Visual analog scale (VAS), Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles questionnaire, AOFAS, satisfaction rate, and other scales were used to assess the clinical outcome. Conclusion Current evidence for nonoperative treatment specific for insertional Achilles tendinopathy favors ESWT or the combined treatment of ESWT plus eccentric exercises.

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathies

2008 ◽  
Vol 98 (6) ◽  
pp. 466-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Fridman ◽  
Jarrett D. Cain ◽  
Lowell Weil ◽  
Lowell Weil
Keyword(s):  
Plantar Fascia ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Conservative Care ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave ◽  
Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Visual Analog Pain Score ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Tendon Pathology

Background: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy has been shown to be effective in the treatment of chronic tendon pathology in the elbow, shoulder, and plantar fascia. This prospective study examines the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the treatment of chronic Achilles tendon disorders. Methods: Twenty-three patients (23 feet) were treated with extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Achilles tendinosis, insertional tendonitis, or both. Indications for treatment were a minimum of 6 months of conservative care, and a visual analog pain score &gt; 5. The mean follow-up was 20 months (range, 4–35 months). Results: Ninety-one percent (14 patients) were satisfied or very satisfied (23 patients) with treatment. Eighty-seven percent (20 patients) stated that extracorporeal shockwave therapy improved their condition, 13% (3 patients) said it did not affect the condition, and none stated that it made them worse. Eighty-seven percent (20 patients) stated they would have the procedure again if given the choice. Four months after extracorporeal shockwave therapy, the mean visual analog score for morning pain decreased from 7.0 to 2.3, and activity pain decreased from 8.1 to 3.1. Conclusion: High-power extracorporeal shockwave therapy is safe, noninvasive, and effective, and it has a role in the treatment of chronic Achilles tendinopathy. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 98(6): 466–468, 2008)

Achilles tendinopathy

2013 ◽  
Vol 95-B (10) ◽  
pp. 1299-1307 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. J. Roche ◽  
J. D. F. Calder
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Results ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
Anatomical Location ◽  
Invasive Procedures ◽  
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Shockwave Therapy ◽  
Rehabilitation Protocols ◽  
Tendo Achillis ◽  
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy

The two main categories of tendo Achillis tendon disorder are broadly classified by anatomical location to include non-insertional and insertional conditions. Non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy is often managed conservatively, and many rehabilitation protocols have been adapted and modified, with excellent clinical results. Emerging and popular alternative therapies, including a variety of injections and extracorporeal shockwave therapy, are often combined with rehabilitation protocols. Surgical approaches have developed, with minimally invasive procedures proving popular. The management of insertional Achilles tendinopathy is improved by recognising coexisting pathologies around the insertion. Conservative rehabilitation protocols as used in non-insertional disorders are thought to prove less successful, but such methods are being modified, with improving results. Treatment such as shockwave therapy is also proving successful. Surgical approaches specific to the diagnosis are constantly evolving, and good results have been achieved.

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