Meniscus Tear

Dochim is a needle with a flat blade tip measuring 0.5 to 1 mm in diameter that acts through a mechanism similar to percutaneous needle release. Key sites of action in meniscal lesions: ① Medial collateral ligament attachment site (degenerative fibrotic site), ② Posteromedial adhesion point of the joint capsule, ③ Relief of tension at the insertion sites of the semitendinosus and gracilis muscles. Basic research indicates that local bleeding following the needle acupuncture induces tissue regeneration factors (TGF-β, IGF-1). Generally, effectiveness is evaluated after 4 to 6 treatments, performed once a week. Stiffness at the treatment site for 1 to 2 days after the procedure is a normal reaction. The needle acupuncture is a tool that implements the principle of Oriental medicine—clearing blockages—through a modern treatment method. Adhering tissues are tightly clumped together, unable to allow circulation to flow; when the needle separates these clumps, the flow of circulation is restored, allowing nutrients to be supplied to the tissues again. At Dongjedang, we utilize ultrasound imaging as an auxiliary tool to confirm the location of the lesion, after which we precisely determine the depth and direction of needle insertion. Adding pharmacopuncture or bee venom acupuncture after needle acupuncture accelerates the onset of anti-inflammatory and regenerative effects.