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Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
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(6): 39-41, 2003.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-460132
ABSTRACT
Purpose: To investigate the clinical effect of miniature needle-knives in treatment of calcanodynia.Methods: Of 96 calcanodynia patients, 64 were treated with a needle-knife and 32, by local block therapy. The curative effects were evaluated. Results: The effective rate was 96.8% in the needle-knife group and the 78.1%in the local blockage group. There was a significant difference in curative effect between the two groups (P<0.01). Conclusion: Needle-knife lysis has a marked effect on calcanodynia.