Orthopedic diseases external treatment methods

Author: Wu Xuping, Zhang Daojing, Wang Dajun
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Publish Date: 1998-11-01
Features: Summary of Content
The book is divided into five chapters, covering 87 diseases related to muscle and tendon injuries, bone and joint diseases, joint dislocations, and bone trauma. Each disease is organized according to the following structure: overview, etiology and pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic key points, external treatment methods, protective measures, modern research, and references. The book places special emphasis on external treatment methods and modern research. The external treatment methods include acupuncture therapy, small needle knife therapy, manual techniques, physical therapy, and external Chinese herbal medicine treatments. The modern research section collects representative clinical literature published in journals over the past decade that use external treatment methods to treat orthopedic diseases. The methods are detailed and reliable, with proven clinical efficacy, reflecting the latest research achievements in the field of external treatment for orthopedic diseases. The book is rich in content and highly practical, making it a valuable reference for teaching staff, clinical physicians, and undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of orthopedics, acupuncture, tuina, and physical therapy in traditional Chinese medicine institutions.