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Richard Alvarez
Researcher at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Publications - 6
Citations - 551
Richard Alvarez is an academic researcher from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The author has contributed to research in topics: Ankle & OssaTron. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 6 publications receiving 530 citations.
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Shock wave therapy for chronic proximal plantar fasciitis.
TL;DR: The current study showed that the directed application of electrohydraulic-generated shock waves to the insertion of the plantar fascia onto the calcaneus is a safe and effective nonsurgical method for treating chronic, recalcitrant heel pain syndrome.
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Shock wave therapy (Orthotripsy) in musculoskeletal disorders.
TL;DR: The authors have reviewed the available literature to assess the biologic effects of shock waves on human musculoskeletal tissues, the credibility of published studies on therapeutic applications, and the potential for more widespread application of this modality to various skeletal and near-skeletal disorders.
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Thromboembolism After Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Multicenter Study
Mark S. Mizel,H. Thomas Temple,James D. Michelson,Richard Alvarez,Thomas O. Clanton,Carol Frey,Alan P. Gegenheimer,Shepard R. Hurwitz,Lowell D. Lutter,Martin G. Mankey,Roger A. Mann,Richard A. Miller,E. Greer Richardson,Lew C. Schon,Francesca M. Thompson,Marilyn L. Yodlowski +15 more
TL;DR: Routine prophylaxis for thromboembolic disease after foot and ankle surgery probably is not warranted and factors found to correlate with an increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis were nonweightbearing status and immobilization after surgery.
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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in orthopaedics.
John A. Ogden,Richard Alvarez +1 more