Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of subjects.
| ESWT Group (n = 14) | Control (n = 14) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 57.51 ± 11.24 | 53.15 ± 8.59 | 0.59 |
| Female | 14 | 14 | - |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.87 ± 2.98 | 26.4 ± 5.18 | 0.51 |
| Lymphedema duration (mo) | 10.64 ± 5.33 | 14.5 ± 8.7 | 0.246 |
| Received chemotherapy | 13 | 14 | 0.769 |
| Received radiotherapy | 11 | 13 | 0.769 |
| Circumference (cm) | |||
| Above elbow | 28.14 ± 3.86 | 28.4 ± 3.73 | 0.91 |
| Elbow | 25.89 ± 2.48 | 26.11 ± 2.97 | 0.91 |
| Below elbow | 25.57 ± 2.82 | 25.71 ± 3.30 | 0.95 |
| Wrist | 16.6 ± 1.28 | 16.3 ± 1.67 | 0.57 |
| Metacarpophalangeal joints | 17.8 ± 1.42 | 17.9 ± 1.23 | 0.95 |
| Volume (mL) | 877.86 ± 131.98 | 890 ± 154.07 | 0.91 |
| Ratio of water content | 0.39 ± 0.01 | 0.38 ± 0.01 | 0.09 |
| QuickDASH score | 4.29 ± 6.82 | 3.76 ± 6.35 | 0.95 |
| Skin thickness (mm) | 22.26 ± 5.43 | 23.58 ± 5.76 | 0.73 |
ESWT, extracorporeal shock wave therapy; BMI, body mass index; QuickDASH, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand. Values are mean ± standard deviation.