BASBone and Arthrosurgery Science3083-48562981-8222Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/bas.v2i6.9324ArticleClinical Observation of the Efficacy of Acupotomy Combined with Ultrasound Therapy for Calcific Tendinitis under Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Guidancehttps://artdesignp.com/journal/BAS/2/6/10.26689/bas.v2i6.9324LiXiaoyan,WanJuan,LiJianfeng,DongQinjian2025262025-01-08Objective: To explore the clinical efficacy of acupotomy combined with ultrasound therapy for calcific tendinitis under musculoskeletal ultrasound guidance. Methods: A total of 72 patients with calcific tendinitis were randomly divided into two groups. The control group received acupotomy treatment under ultrasound guidance, while the observation group underwent acupotomy combined with ultrasound under ultrasound guidance. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores, joint function scores, and calcific lesion reduction rates were compared between the observation group and the control group before and after treatment, as well as at various follow-up points. Results: Compared with the control group, the observation group had lower VAS scores after treatment and at four weeks post-treatment, and higher joint function scores after treatment and at four weeks, three months, and six months post-treatment (all P < 0.05). Additionally, the observation group showed greater changes in calcific lesion reduction rates after treatment and at four weeks post-treatment compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Acupotomy combined with ultrasound therapy under ultrasound guidance can alleviate pain and improve joint function in patients with calcific tendinitis.

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