1 GENERAL OBJECTIVE
– Shoulder and neck pain syndrome is a common clinical disease, a disease related to cervical spondylosis. Depending on the extent and location of the injury, the patient has sensory and motor disturbances due to the nerve roots belonging to the vertebrae. brachial plexus is common. Pain or numbness in the back of the neck that radiates to the shoulder and arm may be isolated or combined with weakness and hypotonia in the muscles corresponding to the damaged nerve roots.
According to traditional medicine, due to the low wind and cold, the excess muscle infiltration causes damage to the meridians, obstructs blood circulation, and causes pain. Long-term disease causes muscle damage, weakness, and muscle atrophy.
2 INDICATIONS Shoulder and neck pain due to cervical spondylosis
3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
– Shoulder pain in the context of cervical spinal cord compression (myelitis, disc herniation)
- central body, myeloma...)
4 PREPARATION
4.1. Practitioners Doctors and medical practitioners trained in the specialty of traditional medicine shall be granted practice certificates in accordance with the law on medical examination and treatment. .
4.2. Vehicle
- Standard operating room.
– Dissolved catgut thread, sterile lumbar puncture needle.
– Enamel tray, clip with clip, sterile cotton gauze, iodine alcohol, adhesive tape, sterile gloves.
- Anti-shock medicine box.
4.3. Patient
- Be consulted, explained before entering treatment
- To be examined and make medical records according to regulations.
- Posture exposes the area of the point where the thread is implanted.
5 PROCESSING STEPS
5.1. Diagram of acupoints
– Armor C4 – C7 – Phong Phu – Thien Pillar – Khuc Tri
– Perseverance in the midland – Perseverance in the province – Perseverance in the land – Lie on the edge
– Perseverance – Thien Tong – Appearance – Huyen Chung
5.2. Tips
- Wash hands and wear sterile gloves.
– Cut Catgut thread into pieces about 1cm. Thread the thread into the barrel of the needle.
- Determine the exact acupoint for thread implantation. Disinfect the acupoint
– Insert the needle quickly through the skin and push it slowly to the point.
– Push the barrel of the needle so that the thread stays in the acupoint.
– Gently pull out the needle.
– Place sterile gauze on the point just implanted.
- Secure gauze with adhesive tape.
5.3. Treatment course
– Each transplant of Catgut only works for about 20-25 days.
– After 20-25 days of implantation, only come back for a follow-up examination for further indications.
6 TRACKING AND TREATMENT OF HAZARDS
6.1. Monitor Patient's Condition during each procedure
6.2. Handling accidents
– Bleeding Use sterile dry cotton gauze to press on the spot, do not rub.
– Pain and swelling at the implant site, only hot compresses, Anti-edema drugs or oral antibiotics if infection is suspected.
