Observation on Therapeutic Effect of Warm Acupuncture in Treating Patellar Ligament Strain
- VernacularTitle:Observation on Therapeutic Effect of Warm Acupuncture in Treating Patellar Ligament Strain
- Author:
Yiqiang XU
;
Le KUAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Needle Warming Therapy;
Electroacupuncture;
Patellar Ligament;
Knee Injuries
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2007;5(5):319-320
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The needles were inserted in the center of inferior margin and on the left and right sides of patella. Then moxibustion with warming needle and electroacupuncture were used respectively to treat 25 cases of patellar ligament strain. The effective rates were 96.0% and 69.6% respectively.
