Protocol framework
Knee Osteoarthritis
Focused and radiating ESWT framework for knee osteoarthritis
Moderate evidenceDevice-dependentEducational protocol framework
Protocol framework
Parameter ranges by ESWT modality. Adapt to device, patient and clinical context.
fESWT
Focused ESWT
Level of evidence:GRADE: Moderate
- Energy / dose
- 0.1-0.3mj/mm2
- Pulses
- 2000
- Frequency (Hz)
- 8
- Sessions
- 3
- Interval
- 1/w
rESWT
Radial ESWT
Level of evidence:GRADE: Low
- Energy / dose
- 0.10-0.25bar
- Pulses
- 2000-4000
- Frequency (Hz)
- 6-10
- Sessions
- 3-4
- Interval
- 1/w
ImportantThis is an educational protocol framework. Adapt all parameters to the device, the patient, and your clinical reasoning. Follow manufacturer instructions and local regulations.