Clinical study on round-sharp needle therapy combined with massage for prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disk.

Author: Yi-Yu PENG ¹ ; Yi-Sheng HUANG ; Zhen-Rong XIONG ; Ying PENG ; Chun-E HU ; Ting-Rong HUANG ; Qi-Hui ZHU
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1. Section of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Huangshi City Hospital of TCM, Hubei 435000, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Humans; Intervertebral Disc; Intervertebral Disc Displacement; therapy; Massage; Needles; Prolapse
From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(10):719-723
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo search for a better therapy for prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disk.
METHODSOne hundred and sixteen cases were randomly divided into a treatment group treated with round sharp needle plus massage, and a control group with filiform needle plus massage, 58 cases in each group. Changes of symptoms and signs were observed before and after treatment.
RESULTSThe effective rate was 98.2% in the treatment group and 82.8% in the control group (P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONRound sharp needle combined with massage has a better therapeutic effect on prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disk.