48 Cases Clinical Observation of the Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy Using Modified Decoction of Gegen Combined with Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu
Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of the modified decoction of Gegen combined with Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu in the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.Methods:We analyzed 48 patients with Fenghan obstruction and deficiency of Qixue type cervical spondylotic radiculopathy,from September 2021 to April 2022,treated with the modi-fied decoction of Gegen combined with Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu,and observed for 3 weeks.The main symptom scores,visual analogue scale(VAS)scores,and neck disability index(NDI)scores before and after treatment were compared to evaluate the clinical efficacy.Results:The total effective rate of the treatment was 93.75%.After treatment,the main symptom scores,VAS scores,and NDI scores all significantly decreased,compared to that before treatment,with statistical significance(P<0.01).Conclusion:The modified decoction of Gegen combined with Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu can effectively improve symptoms and enhance the quality of life for patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.It demonstrates excellent clinical efficacy.