Needle knife diagnosis and treatment for ankylosing spondylitis at middle and advanced stage based on the theory of meridian tendons.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240317-0001
- Author:
Yunqi GAO
1
;
Hong ZHU
1
;
Hao ZHANG
1
;
Xuemei TIAN
2
;
Haidong WANG
2
;
Ping CHEN
2
;
Fanghong NIAN
2
;
Haitao LEI
2
Author Information
1. Clinical College of TCM, Gansu University of TCM, Lanzhou 730000, China.
2. Rheumatic Bone Disease Center, Gansu Provincial Hospital of TCM, Lanzhou
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
ankylosing spondylitis;
below-the-umbilicus;
governor vessel;
needle knife therapy;
theory of meridian tendons
- MeSH:
Humans;
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy/methods*;
Meridians;
Spondylitis, Ankylosing/physiopathology*;
Tendons/physiopathology*
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2025;45(4):521-525
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
This study explores the diagnosis and treatment of needle knife therapy for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) at middle and advanced stage based on the theory of meridian tendons, from a holistic perspective and syndrome differentiation. The treatment strategy includes "harmonizing yin and yang" to address root causes and "tendons-based release" to harmonize qi and blood, with the "tendons nodule points" as the core acupoint selection criterion. Based on this approach, the study systematically elaborates on two needle knife methods for AS: "governor vessel bone-piercing technique" and "below-the-umbilicus release technique", covering indications, acupoint location, and procedures. Clinical case examples are provided to enrich needle knife therapy guided by the theory of meridian tendons, offering insights for clinical and research work on AS.
