Impact of Spinal Rotation Reduction on Pain and Lower Limb Function For Lumbar Facet Joint Disorder .
Impact of fixed-point rotational reduction of the spine on pain scores and lower limb motor function in patients with lumbar facet joint disorder.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2025 Apr 16;26(1):376.Ninety patients with lumbar facet joint disorder were randomized to receive either spinal fixed-point rotation reduction therapy (n=45) or conventional massage, acupuncture, and traction (n=45). The primary outcome of interest was pain relief (measured by VAS scores). Secondary outcomes included lumbar JOA score, balance ability (BBS), 10-meter walk test, TUGT, holder walking function grading, and ADL scores. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and after 2 weeks. Overall, the results revealed significant reductions in VAS scores and significant improvements in secondary outcomes for the fixed-point rotation reduction group compared to the control group. These findings suggest that fixed-point rotational reduction of the spine may be an effective approach to reduce pain and improve lower limb motor function in patients with lumbar facet joint disorder.
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