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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy

About Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)

ESWT is an exciting new non-invasive procedure carried out in our Out-patients department.
No anaesthetic, medication or surgery is required. Once you have been referred by your GP, treatment can start almost immediately after assessment by the consultant.

An effective treatment for painful joint inflammation that avoids anaesthetic, medication or surgery

Orthopaedic Shockwave Treatment Wirral

The sound waves promoted during the treatment stimulate healing for many physical disorders including plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis. The technology has been approved by NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence), Spire Clinical Governance and the Medical Advisory Committee. Further details of NICE approval can be found at: www.nice.org.uk.

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Costs

If you have private medical insurance, speak to your insurance company, as many treatments are covered by your insurance. If you wish to pay for your own treatment we have fixed prices for a single treatment or a package of 3 treatments. Please contact us on 0151 929 5408 or
complete our online enquiry form.

At Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral we use the Swiss Dolorclast ESWT machine:

What’s the advantage?

  • No anaesthesia
  • Non invasive
  • No medication
  • No surgery
  • Fast treatment – 30 minutes per session, 3-4 sessions required
  • Fewer complications
  • Virtually painless after treatment
  • Quick recovery and quick results

How does it work?

  • A shockwave is generated in the hand piece
  • The shockwave is delivered to the tissue via a compressed air impulse exerted by the hand piece
  • The shockwave radiates out, extending to the entire area where pain occurs
  • Usually no more than 3-4 sessions are needed
  • Per session: approximately 2000 impulses at 2.5 bars and 4000 impulses for trigger point treatment
  • No anaesthetic is required
  • No surgery or other therapy is required and treatment can usually start straight away

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ESW Therapy is carried out by orthopaedic surgeons

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Many indications, one therapy

  1. Tennis Elbow - Painful inflammation of the tendon attachment on the medial elbow.
  2. Shoulder Tendinopathy, especially Calcific Tendinitis - Painful limitation of shoulder movement due to calcification.
  3. Golfer’s Elbow - Painful inflammation of the tendon attachment on the lateral elbow.
  4. Trochanteric Bursitis - Painful periostitis of the outer femur.
  5. Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy) - Inflammation of the point of attachment of the patellar ligament.
  6. Shin Splints - Inflammation of the tibial edge due to excessive strain
  7. Achilles Tendinopathy - Painful irritation of the Achilles tendon.
  8. Plantar Fasciitis - Painful, mostly chronic inflammation of the plantar fascia.

Chronic Enthesopathies
Painful irritation of tendon attachments due to overexertion or improper strain, or due to degenerative processes.

Acupuncture Points
Pain therapy via treatment of acupuncture points.

Painful Trigger Points
Acute and chronic pain in the back, shoulder, neck, etc, due to permanently shortened and thickened muscles.

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