Đánh giá tác dụng của bài thuốc Phong thấp NK kết hợp điện châm điều trị hội chứng cổ vai cánh tay do thoái hóa cột sống cổ

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effect of the remedy Phong thap NK combined with electroacupuncture in treating cervicobrachial syndrome caused by cervical spondylosis associated with wind-cold-dampness and kidney deficiency. To monitor adverse effects of the method.

Subjects and methods: A clinical intervention trial was conducted on 60 patients, including a control group The research group (30 patients) was treated with the remedy Phong thap NK combined with electroacupuncture. The control group (30 patients) was treated with the remedy Quyen ty thang combined with electroacupuncture.

Results: The remedy Phong thap NK combined with electroacupuncture is effective in treating cervicobrachial syndrome caused by cervical spondylosis by: improving VAS index, cervical spine range of motion, daily living functions, nerve root syndrome. After 21 days of treatment, 53,3% of the research group were pain-free according to the VAS index, 33,3% experienced mild pain, and 13,4% had moderate pain. No adverse effects were observed in clinical or paraclinical assessments.

Conclusion: The remedy Phong thap NK combined with electroacupuncture is a safe and effective method in treating cervicobrachial syndrome caused by cervical spondylosis.