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FORT RILEY, Kansas -- Irwin Army Community Hospital recently acquired the DUOLITH SD1 shockwave therapy system, a state-of-the-art medical device that expands treatment options for musculoskeletal injuries common among Soldiers and families.
The hospital’s supply team first submitted the request in May 2024, but the process required more than 12 months of coordination, funding, and procurement to bring the device on post.
“This is a great opportunity for Soldiers and families,” said Dr. Scott Saxe, IACH podiatrist, “as this is an emerging technology in regenerative medicine and sports medicine that is not readily available across healthcare. Now you would have to travel to Kansas City to have this done, so this will save...
09.11.2025 | FORT RILEY, KANSAS, US |
Story by Jorge Gomez
