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Post-operative shockwave therapy for proximal fifth metatarsal fractur

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This study showed that patients who received ESWT after intramedullary screw fixation for proximal fifth metatarsal stress fractures  achieved earlier bone union than patients who did not receive ESWT after surgery.

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Author

Mai Katakura

Dr

Tokyo Medical and Dental University

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Tomohiko Tateishi

Dr

Doai Memorial Hospital

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Daiya Kitamura

Dr

Ryogoku Kitamura Orthopaedic Clinic

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Kaori Nakamura

Dr

Doai Memorial Hospital

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Hideyuki Koga

Dr

Tokyo Medical and Dental University

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