As an invaluable component of traditional Chinese medicine,acupuncture boasts a distinctive value in the
treatment of diseases.However,the standardization of its practice,the quantitative assessment of its therapeutic efficacy,and the implementation of safety risk control measures remain pivotal challenges hindering its modernization and transformation.The advent of artificial intelligence technology has precipitated a technological revolution in the medical field,thereby generating novel opportunities for innovation in acupuncture.The integration of ultrasound medicine and machine learning algorithms,leveraging their respective strengths in visualization,quantification and dynamic monitoring,has emerged as a technological synergy.This synergy is poised to propel traditional acupuncture towards precision and intelligence.The integration of ultrasound imaging with machine learning algorithms enables real-time localization of acupoints and needle trajectory,enhancing the precision and safety of acupuncture treatment.Additionally,it facilitates the development of objective efficacy evaluation systems.The present article aims to comprehensively review the application of ultrasound-guided machine learning technology in the field of acupuncture and moxibustion research.It does so by first analyzing the challenges and limitations of existing research and then prospectively exploring future research directions and trends.The article’s ultimate aim is to provide theoretical guidance and practical inspiration for the deepening and development of acupuncture and moxibustion practice.