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EVALUATION OF THE EFECTS OF SPINAL CORD STIMULATING COMBINED WITH ELECTRONIC ACUPUNCTURE IN THE TREATMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN BY OSTEOARTHRITIS Background: Low back pain by osteoarthristis is one of the most common diseases in the world as well as in Vietnam, prevalence of low back pain has increased over the past two decades. Obiectives: To evaluate the effects of spinal cord stimulating combined with electronic acupuncture in the treatment of low back pain by spondylosis. Materials and methods: 76 patients diagnosed of low back pain by spondylosis, were examined and treated at Traditional Medicine Departerment of Hue Central Hospital. Results: In reseached group: Good level occupied 63,16% and fair good level occupied 31,58%. In controlled group: Effective treatment at good and fair good level accounted for 42,10% and 50,00%. Conclusion: Spinal cord stimulating combined with electronic acupuncture shows better effect than electronic acupuncture in the treatment of low back pain by spondylosis. Key words: Low back pain, spondylosis, spinal cord stimulating, electronic acupuncture