The Clinical efficacy of combined therapy of adenosylcobalamin and transcutaneous eletrical nerve stimulation in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia
- VernacularTitle:腺苷钴胺联合经皮神经电刺激治疗老年带状疱疹后神经痛的临床观察
- Author:
Simeng NIU
;
Lang HE
;
Ying ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
adenosylcobalamin;
transcutaneous eletrical nerve stimulation;
postherpetic neuralgia
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
2010;25(3):232-235
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To study the Clinical efficacy of combined therapy of adenosylcobalamin and transcutaneous eletrical nerve stimulation(TENS)in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia(PHN).Method:Sixty patients with PHN were randomly divided into 3 groups:group A treated with TENS.group B treated with adenosylcobalamin,group C treated with adenosylcobalamin and TENS based on the management of groups A and B.The three groups had all been treated for 10d.Result:In observation,visual analogue scale(VAS)and 5 grade pain scores of group C were lower than those of groups A and B;VAS and 5 grade pain scores differences of group C were higher than those of groups A and B:The effective rate of group C(100%)was higher than that of groups A and B respectively.The differences were significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:Combined therapy of adenosylcobalamin and TENS is effective for the treatment of PHN and can alleviate pain and improve sleep.
