Ultrasound-guided acupotomy release in the treatment of refractory low back pain: A case report
This case demonstrates that MSK-US-guided acupotomy facilitates precise tissue release, enabling rapid and significant symptom control in refractory LBP. The technique's dual mechanism (combining physical adhesion lysis with functional restoration) highlights its potential as a minimally invasive, cost-effective, and superior therapeutic alternative for patients who are not candidates for surgery.
Authors
- Zhanying Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8515-9111)
- H. Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7542-0384)
- Sidi Zhang
- Mingqi Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4581-529X)
Institutions
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000045046
- Primary Topic
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00