Clinical observation on acupuncture at Neimadian for analgesia postoperation of extremities.
- Author:
Geng-shen CHANG
1
;
Kun FENG
;
Guo-jun YU
;
Gui-zhi ZHU
;
Hong-li WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Analgesia; Acupuncture Therapy; Electroacupuncture; Humans; Pain Management; Postoperative Period
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(2):125-127
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe therapeutic effect of acupuncture at Neimadian on pain after operation of four limbs.
METHODSSixty-two patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 31 cases in each group. The observation group were treated with electroacupuncture at Neimadian for 30 min, and the control group with oral administration of tramadoli hydrochloridum. Changes of pain within 24 hours were observed.
RESULTSThe analgesic effect in the observation group was better than that in the control group (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONAnalgesic effect of acupuncture at Neimadian on pain after operation of four limbs is superior to that of oral administration of tramadoli.
