Title: Clinical Acupotomy Treatment

Keywords: Acupotomy, Wonli Acupuncture, Miniscalpel-Acupuncture

Abstract: The treatment mechanism of Acupotomy was classified into 5 categories. First, Pain relief and restoration of the motor function after soft tissue relaxation and decompression by acupotomy. Second, relief of tissue and clearing nerves through incision. Third, removal of pathological tissue through bleeding stimulation, induction of regeneration. 

Fourth, the effect of anti-inflammation through regeneration and recovery of tissue. Fifth, the unique analgesic effects of acupuncture. In addition, acupotomy was superior to the needling, lidocaine, steroid, and hyaluronic acid injections in musculoskeletal pain.