KMID : 1145020230400020162
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Journal of Acupuncture Research 2023 Volume.40 No. 2 p.162 ~ p.166
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Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Acupotomy Therapy on a Trigger Finger: A Case Report
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Jung Ho-Seok
Jeong Tae-Seong Kim Sung-Chul Jeong Yeong-Jin Kim Su-Hak Lim Jin-Woong
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Abstract
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This study aimed to demonstrate a safe and effective procedure targeting the A1 pulley with ultrasound-guided acupotomy in patients with a trigger finger. Six ultrasound-guided acupotomy procedures were performed on 1 patient. The Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) score, Quinnell¡¯s classification of triggering, Tanaka score, and A1 pulley thickness were measured using ultrasonography before and after treatment. This study revealed reduced NRS score, Quinnell¡¯s classification of triggering, Tanaka score, and thickness of the A1 pulley, with no side effects during the procedure. This indicates ultrasound-guided acupotomy as an effective and safe treatment method for patients with a trigger finger. Further studies are required to evaluate the beneficial effects of this treatment.
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KEYWORD
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Acupotomy, Trigger finger disorder, Ultrasound
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