Cross-Over and Longitudinal Shockwave Studies in a Patient with Intermittent Claudication and Buerger’s Disease: A Case Report

Robin Koertshuis¹ & Michael Naafs, A. B.^2*

¹Claudication Physiotherapist, Physical Rehabilitation Trainer IAS, Plaza Medical, Netherlands
²Department of Medicine, Naafs International Health Consultancy, Netherlands

Dr. Michael Naafs, A. B., Department of Medicine, Naafs International Health Consultancy, Netherlands.

Keywords: Claudication; Buerger’s Disease; Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy

Abstract

In this case report extracorporoal shockwave therapy (ESWT) was applied in a patient with intermittent claudication due to Buerger’s disease. Walking distance increased progressively and significantly. As this is the first case in the literature no comparisons with other studies can be made.

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