Dr.Sultan
09-24-2007, 02:02 PM
What is ESWT?
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, or ESWT, treats chronic heel pain syndrome (Plantar Fasciitis) and other tendonitis conditions. It is a non-invasive procedure in which therapeutic pressure waves are directed at the area of pain. In the case of chronic heel pain, energy is transmitted through electro-magnetic shockwaves and are directed at the plantar fascia, the tendon running along the bottom of the foot.
The shockwaves stimulate a healing response in the affected tissue. The result is a reduction in inflammation and pain from the affected tendon.
Frequently asked questions
What is Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or ESWT?
ESWT is a new procedure used to treat chronic heel pain syndrome and other tendonitis conditions. It is a non-invasive procedure in which therapeutic pressure waves are directed at the area of pain. The technology has been used in the successful treatment of hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide. One of the advantages of ESWT is that the risks associated with open surgery may be avoided.
What can be expected when a patient has ESWT?
ESWT is a non-invasive procedure and is performed on an outpatient basis. The procedure lasts approximately 15 minutes and requires three sessions, scheduled once a week. During the treatment, the technician and I target and direct therapeutic pressure waves to the affected area. The treatment may take from one to three months to be fully effective. We will schedule continued care visits and post-ESWT continuance therapy. Patients experience a short recovery period, often with few or no side effects. Most patients experience relief from the pain right away, but in others, the full results from a single treatment may be experienced in one to three months. Results typically last forever.
Is the ESWT procedure painful?
Most patients tolerate the procedure without anesthesia. The patient will experience mild tingling sensation.
What happens after the procedure?
The ESWT procedure is performed on an outpatient basis in the comfort of our office. It is recommended that each patient have a designated driver or guardian, but, it is not required. Patients should be able to return to normal daily activities the following day. The patient is scheduled for continued care visits and post-ESWT continuance therapy.
Does insurance cover the treatment? Are there any other payment options?
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is gaining acceptance in the United States by major insurance carriers. We are working with Medical Partners Group, Inc., a billing service that will pre-certify coverage with your insurance company.
Who is eligible for ESWT?
Generally, candidates for ESWT include patients with chronic heel pain syndrome or other tendonitis conditions in which the pain has lasted for more than several months without responding to conservative therapies such as orthotics, stretching, physical therapy, tension night splints, strapping, injections and anti-inflammatory medications.
http://www.seafordfootcare.com/eswt.html
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, or ESWT, treats chronic heel pain syndrome (Plantar Fasciitis) and other tendonitis conditions. It is a non-invasive procedure in which therapeutic pressure waves are directed at the area of pain. In the case of chronic heel pain, energy is transmitted through electro-magnetic shockwaves and are directed at the plantar fascia, the tendon running along the bottom of the foot.
The shockwaves stimulate a healing response in the affected tissue. The result is a reduction in inflammation and pain from the affected tendon.
Frequently asked questions
What is Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or ESWT?
ESWT is a new procedure used to treat chronic heel pain syndrome and other tendonitis conditions. It is a non-invasive procedure in which therapeutic pressure waves are directed at the area of pain. The technology has been used in the successful treatment of hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide. One of the advantages of ESWT is that the risks associated with open surgery may be avoided.
What can be expected when a patient has ESWT?
ESWT is a non-invasive procedure and is performed on an outpatient basis. The procedure lasts approximately 15 minutes and requires three sessions, scheduled once a week. During the treatment, the technician and I target and direct therapeutic pressure waves to the affected area. The treatment may take from one to three months to be fully effective. We will schedule continued care visits and post-ESWT continuance therapy. Patients experience a short recovery period, often with few or no side effects. Most patients experience relief from the pain right away, but in others, the full results from a single treatment may be experienced in one to three months. Results typically last forever.
Is the ESWT procedure painful?
Most patients tolerate the procedure without anesthesia. The patient will experience mild tingling sensation.
What happens after the procedure?
The ESWT procedure is performed on an outpatient basis in the comfort of our office. It is recommended that each patient have a designated driver or guardian, but, it is not required. Patients should be able to return to normal daily activities the following day. The patient is scheduled for continued care visits and post-ESWT continuance therapy.
Does insurance cover the treatment? Are there any other payment options?
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is gaining acceptance in the United States by major insurance carriers. We are working with Medical Partners Group, Inc., a billing service that will pre-certify coverage with your insurance company.
Who is eligible for ESWT?
Generally, candidates for ESWT include patients with chronic heel pain syndrome or other tendonitis conditions in which the pain has lasted for more than several months without responding to conservative therapies such as orthotics, stretching, physical therapy, tension night splints, strapping, injections and anti-inflammatory medications.
http://www.seafordfootcare.com/eswt.html