| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4285771 | International Journal of Surgery | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
•Chronic patellar tendinopathies are common and difficult to treat.•Patients that didnot respond to conventional treatment often require surgical procedures.•Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatments ESWT have good results in treating chronic tendinopathies.•We present the current knowledge on shockwave treatments for chronic patellar tendinopathies.•We recommend the use of ESWT in chronic patellar tendinopathies.
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Authors
Carlos Leal, Silvia Ramon, John Furia, Arnold Fernandez, Luis Romero, Leonor Hernandez-Sierra,