Shockwaves zap bone spur pain in amputees, study finds

NCT ID NCT07440550

First seen Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) can reduce pain from painful bone spurs in people who have had a leg amputated due to trauma. Twenty-nine male amputees received either real ESWT or a sham treatment, plus exercise. Researchers measured pain, function, and bone spur size before treatment and at 4 and 12 weeks after.

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Locations

  • Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

    Ankara, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye)

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