Clinical Efficacy of Warm Acupuncture in the Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis of Cervical Type: An Evaluation Based on Imaging Findings
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spondylosis of cervical type admitted from January 2024 to December 2024. All patients were treated with warm acupuncture. Cervical
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and lateral X-ray examinations were performed before and after treatment. The imaging archiving and
communication system (PACS) was used to measure the sequence of cervical sagittal parameters on lateral cervical radiographs. Image J
software was employed to measure the superficial extensor area (SEA) and deep extensor area (DEA) of the upper endplates of C3-7 on
axial MRI images. The ratio of DEA to the corresponding cervical body area (CBA) was measured and analyzed. Differences in cervical
sagittal parameters and posterior cervical extensor muscle volume before and after treatment were compared. The Neck Disability Index
(NDI) and the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ) were used for assessment. Results: After treatment, C2-7 sagittal vertical
axis (SVA) and C7 slope (C7S) in the treatment group were significantly reduced, while C0-2 Cobb angle and C2-7 Cobb angle were significantly increased. The DEA/CBA ratio of patients was significantly increased. The posterior cervical extensor muscle volume, cervical
sagittal parameters, NDI scores, MPQ scores, and therapeutic effects were all significantly improved. Conclusion: Warm acupuncture has
a significant therapeutic effect on cervical spondylosis of cervical type. The posterior cervical extensor muscle volume, cervical sagittal
parameters, NDI scores, and MPQ scores are all significantly improved.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/pmr.v3i4.8807
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