Clinical Observation 0n Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy with Combined Electroacupuncture Tuina and Traction
10.1007/s11726-009-0156-y
- VernacularTitle:Clinical Observation 0n Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy with Combined Electroacupuncture Tuina and Traction
- Author:
Yu HUA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Spondylosis;
Neck pain;
Electroacupuncture;
Tuina;
Massage;
Traction
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2009;7(3):156-158
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of combined electroacupuncture,tuina and traction treating cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.Method:Depending on the orders of the patient's first visit,120 cases were randomized into a treatment group (60 cases),receiving electroacupuncture,tuina and traction treatment,and a control group (60 cases),receiving electroacupuncture and tuina treatment.The treatment was done once a day,and 5 times constitute one course of treatment.A 2-day interval is set between the courses.The therapeutic effect was evaluated after 6 courses of treatment.Result:The total effective rate and recovery rate in the treatment group were 93.3% and 61.7%,respectively,whereas that of the control group were 78.3% and 31.7%,respectively,showing a significant statistical difference.Conclusion:Combined acupuncture,tuina and traction worked well for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.
