Clinical Observation of Electroacupuncture and Acupoint Injection in Treating Common Fibular Nerve Paralysis
- VernacularTitle:Clinical Observation of Electroacupuncture and Acupoint Injection in Treating Common Fibular Nerve Paralysis
- Author:
Xiaofang CHENG
;
Jinping JIANG
;
Sisi PANG
;
Hua LUO
;
Yanling PENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Electroacupuncture;
Hydroacupuncture;
Nerve Growth Factor;
Flaccidity Syndrome;
Paralysis
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2008;6(3):169-172
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of combined electroacupuncture and nerve growth factor (NGF) injection at acupoints in the treatment of common fibular nerve paralysis and provide evidences for integrative Chinese & western medicine against diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Methods: Forty subjects were randomized into two groups and NGF injection; and control group was given herbal suffocation, oral Dibazol and compound vitamin B and Mecobalamin Injection. The clinical symptoms and nerve conduction velocity were observed and compared. Results: The cure rate was higher in treatment group than in control group (P<0.05); after treatment, the nerve conduction velocity was improved in both groups (P<0.01), with a significant improvement in treatment group than in control group (P<0.01). Conclusion: Combined electro-acupuncture and NGF injection at acupoints is quite effective in the treatment of common fibular nerve paralysis.
