Analysis of Ultrasonographic Changes Following Pharmacopuncture in Golfer's Elbow Patients
Journal · Pain Medicine (2024)
Original authors · Heo KH, Kim BK, Lee JD, et al.
DOI · 10.1093/pm/pnae0593
Summary
Forty-one patients with medial epicondylitis received pharmacopuncture for 8 weeks, with structural changes of the tendon tracked via ultrasound. Reduced tendon thickness, improved echo changes, and decreased neovascularization were observed after treatment.
Key figures
Tendon Thickness Reduction
58%
Participants
41 subjects
Conclusion
Pharmacopuncture promotes tendon structural recovery in medial epicondylitis patients as confirmed by ultrasound.
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