Study on the needling depth of point Yaotu with CT scanning.
- Author:
Shi-rong HUANG
1
;
Qi-xiong LIN
;
Jun TANG
;
Jian-chu CHEN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Analgesia; Acupuncture Points; Humans; Intervertebral Disc Displacement; therapy; Lumbar Vertebrae; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(9):635-638
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo probe the safe depth and angle of needling the point Yaotu for treatment of prolapse of intervertebral disc.
METHODSCT technique was used for scanning investigation of the depth and angle of needling the point Yaotu.
RESULTSWhen the acupuncture needle was inserted vertically to the external space of intervertebral foramen of human body with arrival of qi, the tip of needle could reach to 73 mm deep, which is the best needling depth and angle.
CONCLUSIONThe needle vertically inserting to the external space of intervertebral foramen at the point Yaotu is proper in treatment of prolapse of intervertebral disc.
