Observations on the Curative Effect of Auricular Point Sticking Therapy on Vertebral Artery Type of Cervical Spondylosis
- VernacularTitle:Observations on the Curative Effect of Auricular Point Sticking Therapy on Vertebral Artery Type of Cervical Spondylosis
- Author:
Xia YUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cervical Spondylosis;
Auricular Point Sticking;
Vertigo
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2008;6(1):36-38
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate the curative effect of auricular point sticking therapy on vertebral artery type of cervical spondylosis. Methods: With the single-blind randomized controlled trial design, the treatment group of 42 cases was treated by auricular point sticking therapy and the control group of 38 cases was treated with herbal medication. Fifteen days made up a treatment course, and the total treatment period should be no more than 2 course of treatment. Results and Conclusion: The total effective rate was 97.6% in treatment group and 73.7% in control group; there was a statistically significant difference between two groups, and the treatment group is marked superior to control group.