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Medical Conditions - Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment

Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment (ESWT), otherwise referred to as shockwave therapy, is used in the treatment of common musculoskeletal conditions such as greater trochanteric pain syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome, patellar tendinopathy, adhesive capsulitis, non-union of long bone fracture, avascular necrosis of femoral head, osteoarthritis of the knee, upper and lower extremity tendinopathies, and plantar fasciopathy.

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I had ESWL (extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy) done for prostatitis. Will I still be able to have kids?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If meticulously done, extracorporeal shock wave therapy does not cause any damage to testes. Can you please tell me what kind of damage to testes are you talking about? Thanks and regards.

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