Acupotomy for Musculoskeletal Pain: Exploring Therapeutic Potential and Future Directions [PDF]
Journal of Pain ResearchJiatong Hu,1,* Hongxuan Tong,2,* Jiale Zhang,2,3 Lijie Jiang2 1Guanganmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese
Jiatong Hu, Jiale Zhang, Hongxuan Tong
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Acupotomy Activates PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway Mediated by FGF7,10/KDR Axis to Regulate Apoptosis [PDF]
Journal of Pain ResearchJia-Ming Qian,1 Xiao-Le Wang,1 Ting Fang,1 Lang Liu,1 Fu-Shui Liu,1,2 Xiao-Lan Zhao,2 Khaliunaa Tumurbaatar2,3 1Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, People’s Republic of China; 2Graduate School of ...
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Acupotomy Alleviates Capsular Fibrosis in Frozen Shoulder Rats by Modulating CCL2 to Inhibit Macrophage Recruitment and Suppress the Inflammatory Response [PDF]
Journal of Inflammation ResearchHao Liang,1 Jialin Li,1 Su Qiu,1 Jinyuan Guo,1 Jianmin Liu1– 3 1College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Orthopedics, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, People’s Republic of China; 2Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Hubei University of Chinese ...
Liang H, Li J, Qiu S, Guo J, Liu J
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Cost-utility analysis of acupotomy combined with epidural steroid injection for lumbosacral radiculopathy: analysis of randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesBackground Lumbosacral radiculopathy, characterized by lower back nerve root pain, is a leading cause of activity limitations and healthcare costs. Acupotomy is a combination of acupuncture and minimally invasive treatment that relieves soft-tissue ...
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Integrative Medicine Research, 2017 Background: Acupotomy aims to reduce pressure on the nerve, improve surrounding blood circulation, and recover the kinetic state of soft tissue in treating lumbar disc herniation.
Jeong Kyo Jeong +2 more
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Usage Status and Regional Variations of Acupotomy in a Korean Medicine Clinic: A Single-Center, Retrospective Analysis of Medical Records [PDF]
Journal of Acupuncture Research, 2022 Background Acupotomy is a type of acupuncture where a scalpel-shaped needle (miniscalpel needle) is used instead of a normal acupuncture needle to exfoliate adhesion sites or to relax entrapped regions.
Kyungho Kang +12 more
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Acupotomy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Journal of Acupuncture Research, 2021 The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupotomy for the treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis. There were 9 databases searched to retrieve randomized controlled trials until August 3, 2019 regarding acupotomy ...
Seung Min Lee +8 more
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Clinical Study of Acupotomy Treatment for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome [PDF]
Journal of Acupuncture Research, 2020 Background Compared with conventional closed therapy, acupotomy has the advantages of lower cost, convenient application, and better single and long-term effects.
Xinyi Fu, Mira Lee, Changqing Guo
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Effects of Acupotomy on a Dorsal Wrist Ganglion Cyst with Ultrasonography: A Case Report with a 7-Month Follow-up [PDF]
Journal of Acupuncture Research, 2020 Background This study was conducted to evaluate the clinical effect of acupotomy, a newly upcoming acupuncture treatment method for a dorsal wrist ganglion cyst.
Jae Hoon Kim +5 more
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Acupotomy for Scapulohumeral Periarthritis [PDF]
Journal of Acupuncture Research, 2020 Background Scapulohumeral periarthritis causes pain and stiffness, and limits movement but it is a treatable condition. This was a clinical study of acupotomy treatment for scapulohumeral periarthritis. Methods There were 80 patients randomly assigned to
Chang Qing Guo +4 more
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