Clinical Study On Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy For Rotator Cuff Injuries

Inclusion Criteria

• •Meet the diagnostic criteria of rotator cuff injuries in 2019 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline for rotator Cuff Injuries (diagnostic criteria: （1）The clinical signs included positive empty cup test and full cup test, positive internal rotation resistance test in abduction and external rotation position and positive Jobe sign in lateral position. (2) Imaging: magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic resonance arthrography or ultrasound showed rotator cuff injuries, including supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis tendon injuries);
• •Definite imaging diagnosis: magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic resonance arthrography or ultrasound examination;
• •The shoulder joint did not receive surgical treatment;
• •Both sexes, aged 20-80 years old;
• •Stable vital signs, good communication, and active cooperation to complete the relevant evaluation and treatment;
• •Informed consent was obtained from patients or their families before treatment.