ĐÁNH GIÁ HIỆU QUẢ ĐIỀU TRỊ YÊU THỐNG THỂ THẬN DƯƠNG HƯ BẰNG PHƯƠNG PHÁP ĐIỆN CHÂM KẾT HỢP SIÊU ÂM TRỊ LIỆU

Abstract

Objectives: A study on clinical and paraclinical characteristics and an evaluation of the treatment efficacy of lumbar pain due to kidney-yang deficiency using electroacupuncture combined with ultrasound therapy at the Department of Rehabilitation, Thong Nhat Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City..

Subjects and methods: A non-controlled clinical intervention study was conducted on 47 outpatients aged 40 and older diagnosed with lumbar pain due to Kidney-Yang deficiency at the Department of Rehabilitation, Thong Nhat Hospital (May 2025–May 2026). Patients received electroacupuncture (at Jiaji L1–L5, Shenshu, Dachangshu, and Mingmen points; 30 minutes) combined with lumbar ultrasound therapy (10 minutes), once daily. Assessments were performed on days 0, 7, and 14 using the VAS scale, ODI index, Schober test, finger-to-floor distance, lumbar spine range of motion, and Traditional Medicine symptom evaluation.

Results: Mean age was 62.5 ± 11.1 years (range 41-87); 68.1% were female. After 14 days, VAS scores improved markedly (63.4% mild pain, 10.6% pain-free, only 2.1% severe pain; p<0.001); ODI reached Good in 40.4% and Fair in 51.1%; Schober’s test reached Good/Fair in 89.4%; finger-to-floor distance reached Good/Fair in 100%; lumbar range of motion reached Good in 85.1% (p<0.001 for all indices). Traditional medicine symptoms decreased significantly (p<0.001). Overall treatment outcome was Good in 83.0% and Fair in 17.0%, with no adverse effects recorded.