Effect of Acupotomy in Patients with Sciatica: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal · Spine (2023)
Original authors · Kwon DH, Seo BK, Nam HJ, et al.
DOI · 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004631
Summary
One hundred forty patients with sciatica were randomly assigned to an acupotomy treatment group or a medication control group. VAS, SLR test, and lower extremity muscle strength were evaluated over 8 weeks.
Key figures
Pain Improvement Rate
79%
Number of Participants
140 subjects
Conclusion
Acupotomy demonstrated superior effects compared to medication for pain reduction and lower extremity functional improvement in sciatica patients.
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