Evaluating the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in postoperative rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A meta-analysis
ESWT improved Lysholm scores but did not show other significant benefits. Due to the limited evidence, further standardized, placebo-controlled trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness in ACL reconstruction.
Authors
- Arash Sharafatvaziri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4139-0071)
- Aamir Ahmad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1784-5723)
- Maryam Salimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9771-7048)
- Seyedarad Mosalamiaghili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3554-4935)
- Alireza Keshtkar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3590-5267)
- Walter R. Lowe
Institutions
- Jahrom University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Orthopedics
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v16.i12.110324
- Primary Topic
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00