Clinical Study of Ultrasound-Guided Acupuncture from Tiaokou(ST38)to Chengshan(BL57)in the Treatment of Acute Scapulohumeral Periarthritis
- VernacularTitle:超声引导下针刺条口透承山治疗急性期肩周炎的临床研究
- Author:
Yuqing WANG
1
;
Xiaoai YANG
;
Wenting ZHAO
;
Xin LIU
;
Shanshan LI
;
Jiaying LI
;
Chaoyue ZHANG
;
Yi ZHENG
;
Shifen XU
;
Yiqun MI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Ultrasound; Acupuncture; Acupuncture from Point Tiaokou(ST38)to Chengshan(BL57); Acute scapulohumeral periarthritis; Therapeutic efficacy
- From: World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(11):2776-2783
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Objective This study aim to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of ultrasound-guided acupuncture,specifically targeting the Tiaokou(ST38)acupoint through Chengshan(BL57)to elicit the Deqi sensation,in the context of acute scapulohumeral periarthritis.Methods Utilizing a randomized controlled trial design,a total of 60 subjects diagnosed with acute scapulohumeral periarthritis underwent random allocation into either the observation or control group,with 30 subjects in each.Under ultrasound guidance,acupuncture was administered unilaterally at the specific acupoint ST38 through BL57.The observation group received needling traversing the calf interosseous membrane,reaching the deep fascia of the tibialis posterior muscle,employing lifting and inserting twisting techniques to induce Deqi.In contrast,the control group received acupuncture targeting the sub-superficial fascia without needle manipulation or the requirement for Deqi.Both groups underwent a singular acupuncture session,with a standardized 20-minute needle retention period.Results Post-acupuncture intervention,the observation group exhibited a statistically significant total effective rate of 76.66％,greater than that in the control group at 30％(P＜0.01).Comparative analysis revealed substantial enhancements in the observation group,including improvements in VAS score,Constant shoulder joint function score,the highest △T of red external thermal imaging around the shoulder,and patients'subjective acupuncture sensation scores(P＜0.05).Additionally,within the observation group,post-treatment reductions were observed in VAS score and △ T of red external thermal imaging,coupled with an elevation in Constant shoulder joint function score(P＜0.01).Importantly,neither group manifested discernible adverse reactions.Conclusion Ultrasound-guided acupuncture,facilitating Deqi at Tiaokou(ST38),emerges as a clinically significant and secure intervention for acute scapulohumeral periarthritis.These findings substantiate its potential as a viable therapeutic modality,promoting broader clinical adoption.
