Clinical Study on Treatment of Calcanodynia with a Needle-Knife
- Author:
Shichang LU
;
Qiuchen YU
;
Jinsong LI
;
Weimin ZHU
;
Siyou WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Small Knife Necdle;
Heel Pain;
Acupuncture-Moxibustion
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2003;1(6):39-41
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Purpose: To investigate the clinical effect of miniature needle-knives in treatment of calcanodynia.Methods: Of 96 calcanodynia patients, 64 were treated with a needle-knife and 32, by local block therapy. The curative effects were evaluated. Results: The effective rate was 96.8% in the needle-knife group and the 78.1%in the local blockage group. There was a significant difference in curative effect between the two groups (P<0.01). Conclusion: Needle-knife lysis has a marked effect on calcanodynia.