2021
DOI: 10.25176/rfmh.v21i2.3621
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Patellar tendon rupture after radial pressure wave therapy – also known as radial shock wave therapy – for patellar tendinopathy: Report of two Cases

Abstract: La tendinopatía rotuliana se caracteriza por dolor anterior de la rodilla localizado en el polo inferior de la rótula en la unión del tendón rotuliano. Esta es, a menudo, una condición discapacitante que limita la calidad de vida de los pacientes, afecta su capacidad para participar en deportes e incluso dificulta sus actividades cotidianas. El tratamiento de ondas de choque extracorpóreas (ESWT por sus siglas en inglés) ha sido reconocido como una alternativa prometedora y segura para el tratamiento de divers… Show more

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“…[32][33][34][35] Across the studies examined, PPTT treatments generally began with conservative measures, especially physical therapy, immobilization, injections, and symptom management. 13,18,[21][22][23] Only one study 18 detailed the physical therapy program used for patients; further research is needed to establish a consensus on the best physical therapy protocols. In some of the studies, 13,16,18 this conserv-ative approach was insufficient for some patients and resulted in escalation to surgery.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…[32][33][34][35] Across the studies examined, PPTT treatments generally began with conservative measures, especially physical therapy, immobilization, injections, and symptom management. 13,18,[21][22][23] Only one study 18 detailed the physical therapy program used for patients; further research is needed to establish a consensus on the best physical therapy protocols. In some of the studies, 13,16,18 this conserv-ative approach was insufficient for some patients and resulted in escalation to surgery.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Three retrospective cohort studies 13,19,20 had a mean score of 9.7 out of 11. Three case reports [21][22][23] had a mean score of 8 out of 8. Two case series 24,25 had a mean score of 9.5 out of 10.…”
Section: Methodological Assessment and Risk Of Biasmentioning
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