ArticleJournal of pain research2025
Dynamic Ultrasound Quantification of Acupuncture-Induced Multifidus Recovery in Lumbar Disc Herniation.
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Abstract
Objective: To validate musculoskeletal ultrasound for quantifying real-time morphological changes in multifidus muscles during acupuncture treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Methods: Sixty LDH patients received Qi-needling at BL40. Morphological parameters (cross-sectional area [CSA], multifidus muscle thickness [MMT], muscle activation rate [MAR]) were assessed via ultrasound in resting/shrinkage states. Clinical outcomes included Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores, and infrared thermography of lumbar temperature. Results: Quantitative ultrasound revealed significant post-acupuncture improvements in multifidus morphology: After acupuncture, CSA at resting-state increased to 251.88mm Conclusion: Musculoskeletal ultrasound provides objective, dynamic biomarkers for evaluating acupuncture-induced multifidus recovery, enabling precision rehabilitation in LDH.
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