POTPOURRI; Shock wave therapy may replace surgery From: Filipino Reporter | Date: April 29, 2004| Author: Sibal, Meg | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Filipino Reporter

04-29-2004

INNOVATIVE shock wave therapy which could replace surgery for chronic
tendon problems, including "tennis elbow" and heel pain, is now being
offered at The Cleveland Clinic and other top medical centers.

Known as extracorporeal shock wave therapy, the new procedure offers a
non-invasive option, in lieu of surgery, for individuals whose tendon pain
does not respond to routine treatment.

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