The Significance and Protocol of Ultrasound-Guided Acupotomy Treatment for Third Lumbar Transverse Process Syndrome

Background: The aim of this article is to propose the safe and effective protocol for ultrasound-guided acupotomy procedure at the third lumbar transverse process syndrome.Needling at the third lumbar transverse process syndrome can cause side effects such as kidney damage.In this regard, the need to present a safer and more accurate method of needling at the third lumbar transverse process is enhanced.Methods: The procedure method was introduced along with the ultrasound image by applying ultrasound-guided acupotomy.Ultrasound machine was used with Samsung V7 and CA1-7SD convex probe.Results: A safe ultrasound procedure was presented.Conclusion: If the third lumbar transverse syndrome is treated in this way, the patient may be treated in a small invasive and effective way.