Abstract:Objective. To assess the acupuncture efficiency for conservative treatment and postoperative rehabilitation of patients with spondylolisthesis. Material and Methods. The study group included 42 patients with spondylolisthesis complicated by root syndrome. After surgical intervention the patients underwent treatment consisting of corporal acupuncture and drug therapy (NSAID, diuretics, vitamins, muscle relaxants). The McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ), visual analog scale (VAS) and EMG-examinations were used for … Show more
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