Đánh giá kết quả của thuốc đắp HV kết hợp điện châm, hồng ngoại điều trị đau dây thần kinh tọa

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effects of Thuoc dap HV combined with electro-acupuncture and infrared therapy in the treatment of sciatica.

Subjects and methods: A prospective study, controlled open clinical intervention was conducted on 80 patients, divided into 2 groups, the research group was treated with electroacupuncture, infrared therapy, Thuoc dap HV application and the control group was treated with electroacupuncture and infrared therapy for 21 days.

Results: Pain level, Lasègue index, and lumbar spine extension of 80 patients all improved over time. Pain level decreased by 74.2% according to VAS scale, Lasègue index increased by 34%, lumbar spine extension increased by 16.6% after treatment with statistical significance compared to before treatment (p<0.01). The study group tended to improve clinical symptoms better than the control group with p<0.05.

Conclusions: Thuoc dap HV combined with electro-acupuncture and infrared therapy is effective in treating sciatica.