[Study on the needling depth of point Yaotu with CT scanning].
OBJECTIVE
To probe the safe depth and angle of needling the point Yaotu for treatment of prolapse of intervertebral disc.


METHODS
CT technique was used for scanning investigation of the depth and angle of needling the point Yaotu.


RESULTS
When the acupuncture needle was inserted vertically to the external space of intervertebral foramen of human body with arrival of qi, the tip of needle could reach to 73 mm deep, which is the best needling depth and angle.


CONCLUSIONS
The needle vertically inserting to the external space of intervertebral foramen at the point Yaotu is proper in treatment of prolapse of intervertebral disc.
Huang
Shi-rong
SR
Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 200021, China. huangshirong3268@sina.com
Lin
Qi-xiong
QX
Tang
Jun
J
Chen
Jian-chu
JC
D015667:Acupuncture Analgesia; D015669:Acupuncture Points; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000628:therapy*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed