Extracorporeal shockwaves therapy versus hyaluronic acid injection for the treatment of painful non-calcific rotator cuff tendinopathies: preliminary results

Abstract

LMW-HA and low-energy ESWT are effective and safe in patients suffering from non-calcific rotator cuff tendinopathy until 3 months of follow-up. Intra-articular injections of LMW-HA provide prompt clinical improvement compared to ESWT, which results in more gradual improvement over time.