Trends in Domestic and Foreign Clinical Research on Ultrasound-Guided Acupuncture

Kim, Bo Hyun; Yook, Tae-Han; Song, Beom Yong; Choi, Yoo Min; Shin, Jin Hyeon; Lee, Sang-Hun; Jeon, Young‐Joo; Noh, Je-Heon; Kim, Jong Uk

doi:10.13045/jar.2018.00255

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“…국내 한의계에서 초음파를 활용한 임상 연구는 도플러 초 음파를 활용한 장인수 등의 연구가 1996년 처음 보고되었으 며, 이후 2009년을 기점으로 크게 증가하였다 15,16) . 2018년 김 보현 등이 초음파 유도하 자침에 대해 발표한 체계적 문헌고찰 연구에서는 초음파 진단기기를 활용하여 침도(Acupotomy), 호침(Acupunctrue), 약침(Pharmacopuncture), 전침(Electroacupuncture) 등 다양한 중재법을 초음파 가이드하 시술 에 활용한 사례가 확인되었다 17) . 한의계에서 안전한 자침 시술, 침 시술의 정확도 제고를 위 해 한의학연구원과 원광대학교 한의과대학 경혈학교실 연구진 은 한의사용 자화침 트래킹 가이드 초음파 Acuviz (Fcu Co. Daejeon, Korea)의 개발에 참여하였으며 '고위험부위 초음파 유도하 자침 가이드북'을 출간하였다 18) .…”

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Current Insights and Updates in Ultrasound-Guided Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Review and Status Report

Chu,

Park,

Kang

et al. 2023

Journal of Korean Medical Society of Acupotomology

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Background: Ultrasound-guided acupuncture has gained significance in diverse medical applications, particularly in enhancing the accuracy and safety of procedures. This technique has shown promising results in clinical effectiveness and safety compared to traditional methods. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive review of studies involving ultrasound-guided acupuncture, analyzing its accuracy and clinical impact. We explored various conditions, such as musculoskeletal pain syndromes, trigger finger, knee osteoarthritis, and more, to compare the efficacy of ultrasound-guided acupuncture against conventional techniques. Results: Ultrasound-guided acupuncture demonstrated enhanced accuracy in targeting specific anatomical structures, thereby improving the precision and effectiveness of the treatment. Studies highlighted its superiority in reducing complications and recurrence rates, particularly in conditions like trigger finger and knee osteoarthritis. Conclusion:The development and application of ultrasound technology in guiding acupuncture procedures offer a safer and more effective approach to clinical practice. As ultrasound technology continues to advance, its integration with acupuncture can further refine and standardize protocols, potentially influencing future research and establishing standardized guidelines for practice.

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Current Insights and Updates in Ultrasound-Guided Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Review and Status Report

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Park,

Kang

et al. 2023

Journal of Korean Medical Society of Acupotomology

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“…Kim et al [2] reported that ultrasound-guided acupuncture, pharmacopuncture and acupotomy has been used to accurately identify the anatomical structures of the treatment regions, and enhance the accuracy of the procedure. It was also reported that ultrasound equipment was used to avoid the adverse effects of acupuncture procedures, such as pneumothorax.…”

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A Pilot Clinical Study on the Accuracy and Safety of Ultrasound-guided Gyeontonghyeol (BP-LE6) Acupuncture: A Prospective Randomized, Single Blinded Crossover Study

Kim

et al. 2019

J Acupunct Res

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Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy and safety of procedures using ultrasound equipment for acupuncture treatment. Methods: A pilot, prospective randomized, single blinded, crossover clinical study on the accuracy and safety of ultrasound-guided Gyeontonghyeol (BP-LE6) acupuncture treatment was conducted. Patients (n = 13) with shoulder pain were randomly divided into 2 groups. During Visit 1, ultrasound-guided BP-LE6 acupuncture was administered to the experimental group. In the control group, patients received BP-LE6 acupuncture (without checking ultrasound images) by manipulating the ultrasound probe as if administering ultrasoundguided acupuncture. Visit 2 was arranged within 7-14 days and the remaining procedures, other than those administered in Visit 1, were performed. In both the experimental group and control group, the number of needle insertions, and time required for the treatment to result in the patients feeling de-qi was recorded. The numeric rating scale (NRS) score for shoulder pain was recorded before and after the acupuncture treatment. Results: The number of needle insertions was 5.31 ± 3.50 times in the experimental group, and 6.62 ± 3.38 times in the control group, however, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups (p > 0.05). The mean time required to perform the procedure was 151.54 ± 48.59 seconds in the experimental group and 86.69 ± 37.17 seconds in the control group, which was statistically significantly different (p < 0.05). The changes observed in numerical rating scale scores between groups were not statistically significantly different. Conclusion: Although there was no statistically significant difference, administering acupuncture using ultrasound guidance may lead to accurate needling with a reduced number of needle insertion attempts. A large-scale clinical study of better design should be conducted in the future.

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Survey on the current usage of ultrasound-guided procedures in Korean Medicine Clinics and Hospitals

Kim,

Yun,

Lee

et al. 2024

Medicine

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Ultrasound-guidance is applied during the administration of Korean medicine (KM) interventions to improve the safety and effectiveness of the interventions. Although many case series and reports on the use of ultrasound-guided KM interventions have been reported, no study has investigated the current use of ultrasound-guidance in clinical practice by doctors of Korean medicine (KMDs). An online survey was conducted with questions examining the status of ultrasound-guidance usage among KMDs practicing in various KM clinical settings. Survey responses from 335 KMDs were collected. Ultrasound started to be widely used in the clinical practice of KM since 2022. The primary objective of using ultrasound-guidance was “To improve the accuracy and efficacy” by 54.6%. Ultrasound-guidance was most frequently applied for shoulder joint diseases, and pharmacopuncture was the most frequently used intervention (76.1% and 90.4%, respectively). The respondents reported that effectiveness could be enhanced the most in nerve entrapment syndromes and especially when used in shoulder joints. Over 90% of KMDs responded that the safety and efficacy of treatment, specialty, and patients’ satisfaction were improved after adopting ultrasound-guidance. Moreover, 94.9% of KMDs agreed with the necessity for reimbursement of ultrasound-guidance in KM under national health insurance coverage. Most KMDs responded that they had positive perceptions regarding the clinical use of ultrasound-guidance in KM in terms of treatment effects, safety, and patient satisfaction, and the need for national health insurance coverage of the service. Our findings may provide practice-based evidence for conducting clinical studies.

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Trends in Domestic and Foreign Clinical Research on Ultrasound-Guided Acupuncture

Abstract: Background: The purpose of this study was to analyze domestic and foreign clinical research into ultrasoundguided Oriental medicine acupuncture. Methods: Ultrasound-guided Oriental medicine acupuncture studies were retrieved from PubMed, CNKI, KISS, NDSL, and OASIS.

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Current Insights and Updates in Ultrasound-Guided Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Review and Status Report

Current Insights and Updates in Ultrasound-Guided Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Review and Status Report

A Pilot Clinical Study on the Accuracy and Safety of Ultrasound-guided Gyeontonghyeol (BP-LE6) Acupuncture: A Prospective Randomized, Single Blinded Crossover Study

Survey on the current usage of ultrasound-guided procedures in Korean Medicine Clinics and Hospitals

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