ArticleJournal of pain research2025
Acupotomy for Musculoskeletal Pain: Exploring Therapeutic Potential and Future Directions.
Article in Journal of pain research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Ultrasound-guided acupotomy for cervical spondylosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on GRADE quality assessment.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2025Pooled it
- Feasibility, Safety, and Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Acupotomy Treatment for Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of pain research · 2026Trial
- Acupotomy at spinal acupoints for primary insomnia: an exploration of therapeutic effectiveness.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodissection Combined with Acupotomy Release versus Hydrodissection Alone for Deep Gluteal Syndrome: A Retrospective Study on Short-Term Efficacy.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Acupotomy for Chronic Spinal Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- Acupotomy Activates PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway Mediated by FGF7,10/KDR Axis to Regulate Apoptosis.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Case Report: Long-term improvement after acupotomy in advanced ankylosing spondylitis with sacroiliac joint fusion.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Research progress on the application of wrist-ankle acupuncture combined with rehabilitation therapy in the prevention and treatment of training injuries.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Review
- Acupotomy Alleviates Capsular Fibrosis in Frozen Shoulder Rats by Modulating CCL2 to Inhibit Macrophage Recruitment and Suppress the Inflammatory Response.Journal of inflammation research · 2025Article
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Abstract
Musculoskeletal pain imposes a significant burden due to its high prevalence and complex pathophysiology. This perspective paper examines the current knowledge regarding the underlying mechanisms of musculoskeletal pain conditions and explores the therapeutic potential of acupotomy. Preliminary evidence suggests that acupotomy holds promise in effectively alleviating pain, improving functional outcomes, and facilitating myofascial tissue healing in individuals with musculoskeletal pain. However, further studies are warranted to elucidate the precise mechanisms through which acupotomy modulates fascia and trigger points, thus influencing pain processing. The targeted and precise nature of acupotomy in addressing specific trigger points and promoting tissue healing offers a promising approach for managing musculoskeletal pain. Nevertheless, additional research is imperative to comprehensively understand its mechanisms of action and optimize treatment protocols. This perspective paper critically contributes valuable insights into the contemporary understanding of musculoskeletal pain and underscores the potential of acupotomy as a valuable treatment modality.
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