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Extra-Corporeal Shockwave Surgery

New technology to treat Plantar Fasciitis is available in Festus, MO.

What is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy?

Extracorporeal means “outside of the body”. Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ECSWT) is a treatment method that applies acoustic energy to the heel tissue from outside the body. It is used to treat chronic heel pain. Numerous FDA approved studies have concluded that ECSWT treatments using the Orthospec show success rates exceeding 78%.

ECSWT is a Solution to Chronic Heel Pain:

  • FDA approved.
  • No complications.
  • In-Office treatment.
  • Short treatment time.
  • Faster recovery time and earlier return to normal activity.
  • Non-Invasive and less painful than surgery.
  • Return to work same day.
  • High success rate/ similar to surgery.
  • Lower health care cost.