orthopedics
Lumbar Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Leg Pain
Lumbar Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Leg Pain
Patient:,
Diagnosis:Lumbar Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Leg Pain
1Condition & History
Chief Complaint: Lumbar Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Leg Pain
Patient, 74 years old, had lumbar disc herniation with dural sac compression causing sciatic nerve and leg pain, difficulty walking. Hospital recommended surgical treatment.
TCM Signs (Four Examinations)
2Diagnosis & Treatment
Diagnosis: Lumbar Disc Herniation, Sciatica, and Leg Pain
Treatment Principle: Promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, reduce swelling and relieve pain
Prescribed Method
External application of Yizheng Plaster
Duration: 1个月
3Outcome & Analysis
After using Yizheng Plaster, pain reduced after over ten days. After 1 month, lower back pain improved, leg returned to normal and could participate in physical exercise.
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Correspondent: Sun Meiying, Date: September 29, 2009, Case Number: Lumbar 0016
— Physician's Note