Extracorporeal shock wave therapy to treat neurogenic heterotopic ossification in a patient with spinal cord injury: A case report

This case report explores the use of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) to treat Neurogenic Heterotopic Ossification (NHO) in a patient with a spinal cord injury. NHO is a condition where bone forms in soft tissues, causing pain and limiting movement, especially in people with spinal cord injuries. The study found that ESWT may be a viable alternative to other treatments for NHO in individuals with SCI, as it helped reduce pain and improve daily activities.

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  ESWT treatment reduced the patient's pain from a VAS score of 7-8 to 3 after 7 weeks of treatment.
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  The patient's wheelchair sitting time increased after ESWT treatment.
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  There was no significant change in the size of the NHO as measured by radiograph after ESWT treatment.