Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy for Supraspinatus Calcifying Tendinitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Two Different Energy Levels

Francesco Ioppolo; Maria Tattoli; Luca Di Sante; Carmine Attanasi; Teresa Venditto; Marila Servidio; Angelo Cacchio; Valter Santilli

doi:10.2522/ptj.20110252

journal article Nov 01, 2012

Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy for Supraspinatus Calcifying Tendinitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Two Different Energy Levels

Francesco Ioppolo Maria Tattoli Luca Di Sante Carmine Attanasi Teresa Venditto Marila Servidio Angelo Cacchio Valter Santilli

Physical Therapy Vol. 92 No. 11 pp. 1376-1385 · Oxford University Press (OUP)

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Abstract

BackgroundExtracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) represents a valid intervention in the treatment of people with supraspinatus calcifying tendinitis (SCT), but there is limited evidence for the useful range of ESWT doses.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to compare 2 different ranges of energy flux density in treatment of SCT with ESWT.DesignThis study was designed as a single-blind randomized clinical trial.SettingThis study was performed in a university hospital.PatientsForty-six patients with SCT were randomly assigned to 2 groups that received different therapeutic energy doses of ESWT: (1) group A received ESWT at an energy level of 0.20 mJ/mm2, and (2) group B received ESWT at an energy level of 0.10 mJ/mm2.InterventionThe treatment protocol consisted of 4 sessions performed once a week.MeasurementsThe change in mean Constant Murley Scale (CMS) scores at 3 and 6 months was the primary endpoint. The change in the mean visual analog scale (VAS) scores from baseline to 3 and 6 months after the intervention and radiographic change in size of calcium deposits were evaluated as secondary endpoints. At 12 months, pain relief was assessed using a numeric rating scale.ResultsSignificant clinical improvement based on mean CMS scores was observed after 6 months in group A (X̅=79.43, SD=10.33) compared with group B (X̅=57.91, SD=6.53). Likewise, after 6 months, a significant decrease in VAS scores was found in group A (X̅=2.09, SD=1.54) compared with group B (X̅=5.36, SD=0.78). Calcific deposits disappeared in the same percentage of patients in both groups.LimitationsThe small sample size and lack of a control group were limitations of the study.ConclusionsIn ESWT for SCT, an energy level of 0.20 mJ/mm2 appears to be more effective than an energy level of 0.10 mJ/mm2 in pain relief and functional improvement.

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Published: Nov 01, 2012
Vol/Issue: 92(11)
Pages: 1376-1385

Authors

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Francesco Ioppolo

F. Ioppolo, MD, PhD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, School of Medicine, “La Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy.

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Maria Tattoli

M. Tattoli, MD, PhD, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Medical School, University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” Bari, Italy, and Department of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, School of Medicine, “La Sapienza” University of Rome.

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Luca Di Sante

L. Di Sante, MD, PhD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, School of Medicine, “La Sapienza” University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy.

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Carmine Attanasi

C. Attanasi, MD, Department of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, School of Medicine, “La Sapienza” University of Rome.

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Teresa Venditto

T. Venditto, MD, Department of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, School of Medicine, “La Sapienza” University of Rome.

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Marila Servidio

M. Servidio, MD, Department of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, School of Medicine, “La Sapienza” University of Rome.

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Angelo Cacchio

A. Cacchio, MD, PhD, Department of Health Sciences, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, School of Medicine, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy, and Department of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, School of Medicine, “La Sapienza” University of Rome.

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Valter Santilli

V. Santilli, MD, Department of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, School of Medicine, “La Sapienza” University of Rome.

Cite This Article

Francesco Ioppolo, Maria Tattoli, Luca Di Sante, et al. (2012). Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy for Supraspinatus Calcifying Tendinitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Two Different Energy Levels. Physical Therapy, 92(11), 1376-1385. https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20110252

Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy for Supraspinatus Calcifying Tendinitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Two Different Energy Levels

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