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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2023; 11(10): 2308-2314
Published online Apr 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i10.2308
Reabsorption of intervertebral disc prolapse after conservative treatment with traditional Chinese medicine: A case report
Cong-An Wang, Hong-Fei Zhao, Jing Ju, Li Kong, Cheng-Jiao Sun, Yue-Kun Zheng, Feng Zhang, Guang-Jian Hou, Chen-Chen Guo, Sheng-Nan Cao, Dan-Dan Wang, Bin Shi
Cong-An Wang, Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
Cong-An Wang, Yue-Kun Zheng, Feng Zhang, Chen-Chen Guo, Sheng-Nan Cao, Bone Biomechanics Engineering Laboratory of Shandong Province, Neck-Shoulder and Lumbocrural Pain Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
Hong-Fei Zhao, School of Acupuncture-Tuina, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
Jing Ju, Weihai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weihai 264200, Shandong Province, China
Li Kong, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250011, Shandong Province, China
Cheng-Jiao Sun, Huantai County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zibo 256400, Shandong Province, China
Guang-Jian Hou, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Acupuncture-Tuina, Jinan 250014, Shandong Province, China
Dan-Dan Wang, Bin Shi, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Neck-Shoulder and Lumbocrural Pain Hospital, Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Center, Jinan 250062, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Wang DD and Shi B conceived and designed the conservative therapy of TCM; Wang CA, Zhao HF, and Kong L contributed to the clinical treatment of the patient; Ju J, Sun CJ, Zheng YK, Zhang F, Hou GJ, Cao SN, and Guo CC analyzed the case materials; Wang CA, Zhao HF, and Kong L wrote the paper; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by National Nature Science Foundation of China, No. 82004495; Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province, China, No. ZR2020QH318; The 69th batch of a grant from China Postdoctoral Foundation, No. 2021M691985; and Taishan Scholars Young Experts Program, China, No. tsqn202211349.
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Corresponding author: Bin Shi, MD, Full Professor, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Neck-Shoulder and Lumbocrural Pain Hospital, Shandong Medicinal Biotechnology Center, No. 18877 Jingshi Road, Jinan 250062, Shandong Province, China. sdyky-shibin@163.com
Received: December 16, 2022
Peer-review started: December 16, 2022
First decision: January 31, 2023
Revised: February 16, 2023
Accepted: March 9, 2023
Article in press: March 9, 2023
Published online: April 6, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation is diagnosed worldwide. Generally, non-surgical treatments are recommended and may consist of physical therapy, complementary and alternative medicine options (e.g., acupuncture, acupotomy, Chinese massage, and Chinese herbal medicine), and pharmacotherapy. The latter can include muscle relaxants, systemic steroids, and steroid injections. We report a case of reabsorption of lumbar disc herniation following a conservative treatment regimen involving traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and massage.