Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(06):-

Traditional Chinese medicine and physical therapy on lumbar intervertebral disc herniation:clinical analysis of 86 cases

Huili GE

Keywords

Lumbar intercalated disc herniation; Massage; Chinese herbal medicine injection; TDP radiation

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective:Currently the treatment model of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation(LIDH) has changed from single surgical treatment to multisubjective comprehensive treatment.The purpose of this study was to observe the curative effect of synergic therapy with traditional Chinese medicine and physical therapy on LIDH.Methods:86 cases of LIDH treated with drawing,massage,Chinese herbal medicine injection and TDP radiation.Results:All the patients were followed for 1-7 months(mean 3 months).Convalescence 56 cases(65.1 %),effective 28 cases(32.6 %),no effect 2 cases(2.3 %),the total effective rate was 97.7%.Conclusion:The synergic therapy with traditional Chinese medicine and physical therapy was easy,safe and effective for LIDH.