Individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage - and those accessing behavioral health services - will not experience a disruption in care due to the federal government shutdown. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and share updates if anything changes.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive treatment based on ultrasound technology. ESWT is used for a variety of conditions including treatment of kidney stones. ESWT for soft tissue injuries is applied with the goal of promoting healing. ESWT may have multiple effects thought to impact healing including breaking calcium deposits and causing an inflammatory response that may stimulate tissue healing.
Status: Decision completed
ESWT is increasingly being used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, the efficacy and safety of this procedure remain unclear. The objective of this report is to systematically review and critically appraise the evidence of the comparative efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of ESWT for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions such as tendinopathies and plantar fasciitis. The differential effectiveness and safety of ESWT for subpopulations will be evaluated, as will the cost effectiveness.
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| Assessment (2017) |
