Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Pharmacopuncture in Achilles Tendinitis Patients: A Case Report
Journal · Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)
Original authors · Chang SY, Kwon OJ, Kim AR, et al.
DOI · 10.1177/0964528423119582
Summary
Ten sessions of ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture were administered to five patients with chronic Achilles tendinitis being considered for surgery. Significant improvement to the extent that surgery was no longer necessary was observed in four patients.
Key figures
Number of Participants
5 subjects
Surgery Avoidance Rate
80%
Conclusion
Ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture has value as a non-surgical treatment option for refractory Achilles tendinitis.
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