Abstract

GARCIA ESTRADA, Elsa María et al. Plantar fascitis treated with extracorporeal shock waves. Rev Cubana Ortop Traumatol [online]. 2005, vol.19, n.1, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-3100.

A study of 74 patients with diagnosis of plantar fascitis with calcaneal spurs or without them was conducted. 10 of the cases were bilateral. They were treated with extracorporeal shock waves. 3 sessions with a frequency of 2000 impulses each one were applied to chronic-stage patients, among whom all the conventional therapies had failed. Satisfactory results were obtained.

Keywords : Plantar fascitis; calcaneal spur; shock waves.