Cost-utility analysis of acupotomy combined with epidural steroid injection for lumbosacral radiculopathy: analysis of randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lumbosacral radiculopathy, characterized by lower back nerve root pain, is a leading cause of activity limitations and healthcare costs. Acupotomy is a combination of acupuncture and minimally invasive treatment that relieves soft-tissue adhesions, complementing the anti-inflammatory effect of epidural steroid injection (ESI). Although the combination of acupotomy and ESI has shown clinical evidence for pain management, economic evaluations remain scarce. To address this gap, we performed a cost-utility analysis comparing Acupotomy combined with ESI and ESI alone in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy.

Methods

A randomized controlled trial enrolled patients aged 18-85 years with lumbosacral radiculopathy. Participants were randomized 1:1 to receive either Acup

SUBMITTER: Jang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12821167 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature