Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Although radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) has proven to be an effective treatment, the effectiveness of the treatment has so far been controversial. There are no studies using rESWT in rehabilitation after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). Therefore, in this study, there is evidence that rESWT promotes pain control and healing recovery, and through previous studies, we would like to investigate whether treatment with rESWT during the intensive rehabilitation period of patients after ARCR is more effective in controlling pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults over 18 years old
• In case of 6 weeks after receiving arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
• When the participants wishes to enroll in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• 65 years old or older
• If the tear area is large and augmentation is performed
• If there is a previous surgical history at the surgical site
• Osteoarthritis in the shoulder joint