Clinical study on skin needling plus heat-sensitive moxibustion for chronic facial paralysis
10.1007/s11726-015-0847-5
- VernacularTitle:毛刺法配合热敏灸治疗难治性面瘫的临床观察
- Author:
Yanfeng XIE
;
Yongdui RUAN
;
Wenzhu WEI
;
Xiaojun NING
;
Zhi ZHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Moxibustion Therapy;
Heat-sensitive Moxibustion;
Acupuncture-moxibustion Therapy;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Skin Needling;
Facial Paralysis
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2015;(3):185-188
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of skin needling plus heat-sensitive moxibustion in treating chronic facial paralysis. Methods:Sixty patients with chronic facial paralysis were divided into an observation group and an acupuncture group by using the random number table, 30 in each group. Patients in the observation group were given skin needling plus heat-sensitive moxibustion; while patients in the acupuncture group were given conventional acupuncture. Results:Three treatment courses later, the total effective rate was 93.3% in the observation group versus 86.7% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion:Skin needling plus heat-sensitive moxibustion can produce a more significant efficacy than conventional acupuncture in treating chronic facial paralysis.
