NGHIÊN CỨU HIỆU QUẢ ĐIỀU TRỊ ĐAU THẦN KINH TỌA DO THOÁI HÓA CỘT SỐNG THẮT LƯNG CỦA SIÊU ÂM TRỊ LIỆU KẾT HỢP THUỐC THẤP KHỚP HOÀN P/H VÀ CHÂM CỨU

Abstract

Objective: Evaluate the effect and safety in the treatment of sciatica due to lumbar spine spondylosis of ultrasound therapy combined with “Thap khop hoan P/H” and acupuncture. Methods: A prospective study, clinical intervention, comparison before and after treatment was conducted on 40 patients diagnosed with sciatica due to spinal degeneration according to modern medicine and liver-kidney deficiency combined with wind-cold-dampness at Nghe An Traditional Medicine Hospital. Patients were treated with Thap khop hoan P/H combined with electroacupuncture and ultrasound therapy. Results: After 20 days of treatment, Thap khop hoan P/H combined with ultrasound therapy and acupuncture has the effect of improving pain level according to VAS scale, Schober index and Lasegue grade, spinal range of motion and overall treatment effectiveness. Conclusion: Thap khop hoan P/H combined with ultrasound therapy and acupuncture is a safe and effective method in treating sciatica caused by lumbar spine spondylosis.