Clinical Observation on Treatment of Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia by Point Penetrating Injection plus Ear Pressing
- VernacularTitle:Clinical Observation on Treatment of Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia by Point Penetrating Injection plus Ear Pressing
- Author:
Guangwen QIAO
;
Peihua SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Auricular Point Sticking;
Trigeminal Neuralgia
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2007;5(4):221-223
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
To investigate the therapeutic effect of primary refractory trigeminal neuralgia. Methods: Twenty-eight cases of primary trigeminal neuralgia were treated by point penetrating injection plus ear pressing, controlled by 28 cases treated only by acupuncture.Results: The total effective rate was 96.43% in observation group and 78.57% in control group.There wasa significant difference in the total effective rate between the two groups (P＜0.05).Results: Point penetrating injection plus ear pressing is the effective method in treating primary trigeminal neuralgia.
