Observations on the Therapeutic Effect of Gentle Moxibustion on Old Interphalangeal Collateral Ligament Injury
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2015.04.0360
- VernacularTitle:温和灸治疗陈旧性指间关节侧副韧带损伤疗效观察
- Author:
Weihua LI
;
Chenguang DING
;
Yulei LIANG
;
Jianchao XU
;
Zhifang ZHANG
;
Jinxian CUI
;
Pengfei SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Moxa stick moxibustion;
Gentle moxibustion;
Interphalangeal collateral ligament injury
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2015;(4):360-361
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy of gentle moxibustion in treating old interphalangeal collateral ligament injury.MethodSixty patients were randomly allocated to two groups. The treatment group of 30 patients received gentle moxibustion 20-30 min once daily for two consecutive courses of treatment. The control group of 30 patients received TDP irradiation 20-30 min once daily for two consecutive courses of treatment.ResultThe excellent rate and the total excellent rate were 56.7% and 83.3%, respectively, in the treatment group and 36.7% and 76.7%, respectively, in the control group; there were statistically significant differences between the two groups (P<0.01).ConclusionGentle moxibustion has a marked therapeutic effect on old interphalangeal collateral ligament injury.
