International journal of surgery
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Meta Analysis
The efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been widely applied for pain control in musculoskeletal disorders. Whether ESWT can improve pain relief and joint function for knee osteoarthritis remains controversial. Therefore, we designed a meta-analysis based on relevant studies to comprehensively analyze and determine the efficacy and safety of ESWT for knee osteoarthritis. ⋯ The ESWT was efficacious and safe for reducing pain and improving knee function in patients with knee osteoarthritis, without increasing the risk of adverse effects.