针药结合治疗犬椎间盘疾病

Acupuncture Combined with Medication for Treatment of Diseases of Intervertebral Discs

Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with medicines in treatment of canine intervertebral disc diseases. Methods: A total of 16 cases of intervertebral disease induced paralysis canines (13 male dogs and 3 female dogs) were treated with handle acupuncture of "Zhongshu" (GV 7), "Jizhong" (GV 6), "Xuanshu" (GV 5), "Mingmen" (GV 4), "Yangguan", "Guanhou", "Danshu" (BL 19), "Pishu" (BL 20), "Sanjiaoshu" (BL 22), "Shenshu" (BL 23), Ahshi point, etc. Intervertebral disc diseases included protrusion and calcification of the intervertebral discs, and narrowing of the intervertebral space. Acupuncture treatment was given once every other day or every 3 days. Ampicillin 0.25 g, 2% procaine 1 mL mixed with water for injection 1 mL were injected into the 3 sites around the focus, combined with muscular injection of Vitamin B 1 0.5 mL (12.5 mg) and B 12 0.5 mL (50 μg), once every 2～3 days. Results: After combined treatment, of the 16 canines, 10 (62.5%) were cured (the dogs could walk, stand and run as normal); 3 (18.75%) had remarkable improvement (the dogs could stand and walk slowly, but still had pain response during running and jumping); one (6.25%) had improvement (the dog could move about and stand occasionally but could not walk normally) and the rest 2 (12.5%) had no effect (the aforementioned movement functions had not any improvement). Conclusion: Acupuncture combined with medicines works well in treatment of intervertebral disc diseases.