Catgut Embedding for Lumbar Spondylosis With Blood Stasis Syndrome

Inclusion Criteria

• •Age and Gender: Patients aged 18 to 65 years, regardless of gender.
• •Diagnosis of Chronic Low Back Pain: Confirmed diagnosis of low back pain due to lumbar spondylosis with the following criteria:
• •* Clinical: Mechanical spinal pain.
• •* Radiographic (X-ray): Joint space narrowing, subchondral sclerosis, and osteophytes on the vertebral bodies.
• •* Absence of systemic symptoms such as fever, unexplained weight loss, or anemia.
• •Duration: Pain duration exceeding 3 months.
• •Pain Intensity: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score for low back pain \> 40 mm.
• •Traditional Medicine Diagnosis: Diagnosed with Low back pain under the "Blood Stasis" syndrome according to Decision No. 5013/QD-BYT (2020) by the Ministry of Health: Pain occurs after heavy lifting or sudden movement. Severe localized pain, pain increases with movement/pressure. Limited range of motion. Tongue: Purple or with stasis points. Pulse: Choppy.
• •Communication: Capable of communicating fluently in Vietnamese to complete survey questionnaires.
• •Consent: Volunteers who agree to participate and sign the Informed Consent Form.