Therapeutic Effects and Finite Element Analysis of a Combined Treatment Using Laser Needle-Knife with Supine Repositioning Massage on Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Vertebral Arteriopathy

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of combined laser needle-knife and massage on cervical spondylotic vertebral arteriopathy patients. Summary of background data: With the recent rise of electronic businesses, the incidence of cervical spondylosis has also risen rapidly. Methods: Cervical spondylotic vertebral arteriopathy patients were treated using laser needle-knife with massage, and compared to patients who only received the massage. A 3D anatomical and hemodynamic model was developed. Results: The symptomatic and functional overall scores were reduced by 71.43% after the combined treatment. Results from the finite element analysis indicated that the maximum flow rate of the left vertebral artery was improved by 47.52% and the right was improved by 38.67%. Conclusion: A combined treatment of cervical spondylotic vertebral arteriopathy using laser needle-knife and massage is an effective approach with a therapeutic mechanism closely related to hemodynamics.