Open Access Maced J Med Sci
March 2018
Background: Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a pathological state resulting from repetitive loading or stress on the tendon. The article aims to evaluate the effects of the low - energy radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (RESWT) in the treatment of the adult with chronic insertional Achilles tendinopathy (AT) after the unsuccessful conservative treatment, with 18 months follow - up evaluation.
Case Report: We report the case of a 55 years - old male suffering from severe right posterior heel pain for 4 months.