Extracorporeal Shock-wave Therapy (ESWT) for Plantar Fasciitis not Responding to Conservative Therapy

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Review Date:	June 20, 2007
Recommendation:	This topic was reviewed by the California Technology Assessment Forum on June 20, 2007. It was recommended that the use of ESWT for the treatment of plantar fasciitis does not meet technology assessment criteria 3, 4, or 5 for safety, effectiveness, and improvement in health outcomes.
Decision:	Does Not Meet CTAF Criteria
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