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A Comparative Analysis of High-Intensity Laser Therapy vs. Shock Wave Therapy in Diabetic Frozen Shoulder Management

Ahmed Ebrahim Elerian, David Rodríguez‐Sanz, Abdelaziz Abdelaziz Elsherif, Hend Adel Abdelhalim Dorgham, Dina Mohamed Ali Al-Hamaky, Mahmoud S. El Fakharany, Mahmoud Ewidea

Journal of Medical Sciences and Interdisciplinary Research · 2024 · 10 citations · 22 references

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MedicineOrthopaedic SurgerySurgeryPain ManagementPain MedicineShoulder SurgeryFrozen ShoulderPhysical RehabilitationShoulder BiomechanicsShoulder DisordersShoulder RehabilitationUpper Limb OrthopedicsAblative Laser TherapyComparative Data AnalysisDiabetes-associated Frozen ShoulderShock Wave ManagementShoulder Joint AssessmentShoulder Mobility AssessmentShoulder Pain Management

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and shock wave therapy (SWT) on pain levels, shoulder mobility, and function in individuals with diabetic frozen shoulder (DFS). A total of 84 patients (aged 40–60 years) were randomly assigned into two groups: the shock wave group (G1; n = 41) and the HILT group (G2; n = 43). Shoulder functionality was measured using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, pain was evaluated using the visu