Comparative Effects of Focused and Radial Shock-Wave Therapies in Hip Osteoarthritis.

Comparative Effects of Focused (Large Focused) and Radial (Controlled Unfocused) Shock-Wave Therapies in Hip Osteoarthritis.

There is no scientific study in the literature regarding the use of shock wave therapy in hip osteoarthritis. In this study, we aim to investigate both the effectiveness of ESWT and which type of ESWT can be more effective in hip osteoarthritis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• unilateral or bilateral hip osteoarthritis

Exclusion Criteria:

• other disorders that are contraindications for shockwave therapy, not have received ESWT treatment before