It appears that the success rate of shock wave therapy tends to decrease with previous repetitive local cortisone injections.
Sonocur treatments use an electromagnetic shock wave that is very safe and shown to be effective.
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Sonocur Shock Wave Therapy

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It has been reported that the success rate for Sonocur Shock Wave Therapy is between 75 to 90%. If the patient has received only partial benefit from the three initial treatments, they have the option of receiving an additional two treatments to a maximum of five. It appears that there is little benefit in continuing past five treatments for most chronic musculoskeletal conditions.