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Kasim Zafer Yuksel
Turkey
Research Article
Effectiveness of Acupuncture with NSAID Medication in the Management of Acut Discogenic Radicular Pain: A Randomised, Controlled Trial
Author(s): Beyazit Zencirci, Kasim Zafer Yuksel and Yakup GumusalanBeyazit Zencirci, Kasim Zafer Yuksel and Yakup Gumusalan
Aim: To evaluate potential benefit of acupuncture in the treatment of acute discogenic radicular pain and compare it with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. Method: Eighty patients, referring with acute radicular pain with no or with minimal neurologic deficits and without any indications for surgery were informed about the study with treatment choices. Patients willing to participate, were also randomly assigned into two treatment subgroups as NSAID and acupuncture. Tenoxicam was used as analgesic drug in each NSAID sub-group. Acupuncture groups received classical filiform needle and ear needle applications. Pain intensities of cases who were well-informed about the procedure were assessed before and after treatment - and also on third and twelfth months - on a 100 mm visual analogue scale. All patients were informed about daily activity modifications relevant to th.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6148.1000203