Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Please note: All assessments are current as of the review date; however, new evidence that may have been published subsequently is not considered.
Review Date:	June 9, 2004
Recommendation:	This topic was reviewed on June 9, 2004. It was determined that: Plantar Fasciitis: Does not meet criteria The use of ESWT for the treatment of plantar fasciitis does not meet technology assessment criteria 3 or 4 for safety, effectiveness, and improvement in health outcomes. Rotator Cuff Tendinitis/shoulder pain (calcific and non-calcific) Non-calcific Does not meet criteria The use of ESWT for the treatment of non-calcific rotator cuff tendinitis does not meet technology assessment criteria 3 or 4 for safety, effectiveness, and improvement in health outcomes. Calcific Meets criteria The use of ESWT for the treatment of calcific rotator cuff tendinitis meets technology assessment criteria 1 through 5 for safety, effectiveness, and improvement in health outcomes when used for patients meeting explicit criteria.
Decision:	Partially Meets CTAF Criteria
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