"Clinical Observation on Treatment of Infantile Brachia Plexus Injuries with ""Three Therapies of Clearing the Meridians"""
- VernacularTitle:"Clinical Observation on Treatment of Infantile Brachia Plexus Injuries with ""Three Therapies of Clearing the Meridians"""
- Author:
Ming CHANG
;
Jidong LU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nerve Fibers/Injuries;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Tuina;
Massage
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2007;5(4):213-215
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
To observe the clinical efficacy of treatment of infantile brachia plexus injuries with three cooperative therapies of Tuina, Acupuncture and Acupoint injection, which have the function of clearing the meridians. Methods: The affected neck and arm were relaxed with Tuina techniques of one-thumb meditation, grasping and kneading. The points of Jiaji (Ex-B 2) on the neck, Jianjing (GB 21), Futu (LI 18), Jiquan (HT 1), Jianyu (LI 15), Quchi (LI 11), ect were pressed with one thumb. The points of Jiaji (Ex-B 2) on the neck, Tianchuang (SI 16), Futu (LI 18), Jiquan (HT 1), Quchi (LI 11), Waiguan (TE 5), Yangchi (TE 4), Hegu (LI 4)and the corresponding points were inserted with filiform needles and reinforcing-reducing method. The points of Jianyu (LI 15), Jianliao (TE 14), Quchi (LI 11), Shousanli (LI 10),Waiguan (TE 5), Yangchi (TE 4), Hegu (LI 4) were injected with Methylcobalamin injection.The treatment was given once every other day. Results: Of 35 cases, 22 cases were cured, 9 cases greatly improved and 4 cases improved. Conclusion: Three Therapies of Clearing Meridians have a good clinical efficacy for treating infantile brachia plexus injuries.
