Abstract:Objective To investigate the clinical value of ultrasound-guided acupotomology combined with nerve stimulation in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Methods A total of 60 patients with LDH were divided into experimental group and control group, with 30 patients in each group. The patients in the control group received ultrasound-guided acupotomology, and those in the experimental group received ultrasound-guided acupotomology combined with nerve stimulation, once a week for 4 consecutive weeks. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score was used to evaluate the degree of pain, the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scoring standard was used to evaluate lumbar function, and the angle of straight leg elevation was used to assess the range of motion of lower limbs. Treatment outcome was compared between the two groups, and a statistical analysis was performed. Results After treatment, both groups had a significant reduction in VAS score and significant increases in JOA score and angle of straight leg elevation (P<0.05), and compared with the control group, the experimental group had significantly greater improvements in VAS score, JOA score, and angle of straight leg elevation (P<0.05). The experimental group had a significantly better overall response than the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Ultrasound-guided acupotomology combined with nerve stimulation can alleviate the clinical symptoms of LDH more accurately and effectively, with a better clinical effect than ultrasound-guided acupotomolysis.