EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

The surgeons of Cambridge Foot & Ankle are pleased to announce that shockwave therapy is now available for patients suffering from chronic heel pain caused by heel spur syndrome, plantar fasciitis, as well as pain from Achilles tendonitis. This innovative, single session treatment utilizes a high energy Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) device.

ESWT uses shock waves delivered outside the body to trigger an individual's own repair mechanism. A similar technology, (ESWL) or Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy, has been utilized since the 1980s in the treatment of kidney stones.

Unlike the surgical treatment for painful heel spurs, ESWT is a non-invasive, outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia, with or without IV sedation. Patients who have failed with standard conservative treatment options are obtaining successful results with ESWT over 85% of the time.

ESWT is a safe and effective treatment alternative in the care of chronic heel pain due to plantar fasciitis. The treatment allows patients to quickly return to an active lifestyle while reducing the healthcare costs associated with this stubborn condition.

For more information about this treatment option, please visit our Cambridge ESWT website at: www.cambridgeeswt.com.