Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

**Definition:** A nonsurgical treatment that uses either HIGH-ENERGY SHOCK WAVES or low energy ACOUSTIC WAVES to treat various musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., PLANTAR FASCIITIS; TENNIS ELBOW). A probe placed on the skin conducts the shock waves thereby delivering a mechanical force to the body’s tissues.

**Tree numbers:** - E02.565.280.945.200 - E02.779.488 - E02.831.535.488

**Synonyms:** - Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy - Shock Wave Therapy