Open AccessAcupotomy for third lumbar vertebrae transverse process syndrome
Author(s) -
Lin Jiao,
Yuanyi Xiao,
Zhenhai Chi,
Daocheng Zhu,
Xilin Ouyang,
Xu Wei,
Jianyu You,
Zhaona Luo,
Fuqiang Yuan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000021072
Subject(s) - medicine , cochrane library , lumbar vertebrae , lumbar , meta analysis , randomized controlled trial , process (computing) , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , surgery , computer science , pathology , operating system
Background: Acupotomy has been widely used clinically to relieve low back pain. However, the efficacy of acupotomy for the third lumbar vertebrae transverse process syndrome is still uncertain. The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness and safety of acupotomy therapy for the third lumbar vertebrae transverse process syndrome. Methods: Relevant randomized controlled trials will be searched from the databases of PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database from their inception to May 2020. Two reviewers will independently select studies, collect data, and assess the methodology quality by the Cochrane risk of bias tool. The RevMan V.5.3 will be used for meta-analysis. Results: This study will provide an assessment of the current state of acupotomy for the third lumbar vertebrae transverse process syndrome, aiming to show the efficacy and safety of acupotomy treatment. Conclusion: This study will provide evidence to judge whether acupotomy is an effective intervention for the third lumbar vertebrae transverse process syndrome. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42019134945.