Who should consider having ESW treatment for proximal plantar fasciitis?
ESW treatment with the OssaTron is for patients who have had heel pain for at least six months and who have tried other methods for treating their heel pain. In the OssaTron clinical study, the treated patients had failed to respond to at least three attempts at conservative treatment: two prior courses of non-invasive treatment, including physical therapy and the use of an orthotic device; and one prior course of pharmacological treatment. ESW treatment with the OssaTron is for patients who can tolerate anesthesia prior to the ESW procedure. ESW treatment with the OssaTron is painful. ESW treatment with the OssaTron is for patients who can tolerate hearing protection to reduce the risk of hearing impairment due to the sound of the OssaTron. Contraindications: Anyone taking medications that may prolong or interfere with blood clotting should not have EWS treatment. Anyone with a history of bleeding problems should not have ESW treatment Children should not have ESW treatment. Pregnant
