Clinical observation on three-combination needling method for treatment of primary trigeminal neuralgia.
- Author:
Yi-Yu PENG
1
;
Yi-Sheng HUANG
;
Su-Lan ZHANG
;
Xiu-Ying YE
;
Zhen-Rong XIONG
;
Jie CAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Therapy; methods; Adolescent; Adult; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Trigeminal Neuralgia; diagnosis; therapy
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2008;28(10):715-718
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo probe into a better therapy for primary trigeminal neuralgia.
METHODSEighty-six cases were randomly divided into an observation group (n = 46) and a control group (n = 40). The observation group were treated with the three-combination needling method, i. e. acupuncture, acupoint-injection and fire-needle therapy, and the control group with acupuncture and acupoint-injection. After treatment of 2 courses, their therapeutic effects were assessed.
RESULTSThe total effective rate of 93.5% and the cured rate of 60.9% in the observation group were better than 65.0% and 22.5% in the control group, with significant differences (both P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONThe three-combination needling method has obvious clinical therapeutic effect on primary trigeminal neuralgia.
