Observation on therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture at points Baliao and Huiyang (BL 35) on retention of urine induced by spinal cord injury.
- Author:
Ling-yun ZHOU
1
;
Jie LI
;
Chun-mei LI
;
Zhan-ge YU
;
Wei-lin ZHANG
;
Min ZHENG
;
Qing-gang MENG
;
Feng-yan WANG
;
Zhi-gang SHENG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Adult; Aged; Electroacupuncture; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Spinal Cord Injuries; complications; Urinary Retention; therapy
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(4):237-239
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore a more effective therapy for retention of urine induced by spinal cord injury.
METHODSEighty-four cases were randomly divided into a treatment group of 46 cases and a control group of 38 cases. The treatment group were treated with electroacupuncture at Baliao and Huiyang (BL 35), and the control group with electroacupuncture at acupoints routinely selected.
RESULTSThe total effective rate and the cured rate were 82.6% and 43.5% in the treatment group and 63.2% and 23.7% in the control group respectively, with a very significant difference between the two groups (P < 0. 01).
CONCLUSIONElectroacupuncture at Baliao and Huiyang (BL 35) has obvious therapeutic effect on retention of urine induced by spinal cord injury.
