Abstract
To evaluate the response of bone mineral density to radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) in patients suffering from osteoporosis after thyroidectomy.60 participants their ages ranged from 25- 45 years from both sexes. The participants were randomized into two groups, a study group (n= 30) and a control group (n=30). The study group received rESWT in addition to routine medical treatment while the control group received routine medical treatment only. The study group received two sessions per week for 8 weeks. T-score levels were measured as an indicator of the bone mineral density with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for both groups before and after treatment. Post-treatment there was a significant increase in bone mineral density of forearm and femur in both groups compared with pretreatment. There was a significant increase in BMD of forearm and femur of the study group compared with that of the control group (p <0.01). Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy is an effective, safe and pain-free modality for improving bone mineral density in patients with osteoporosis after thyroidectomy.