Clinical Observation on the Treatment of Patellar Malacia by Massotherapy plus Warming Acupuncture
- Author:
Weimin ZHU
;
Bimeng ZHANG
;
Siyou WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Osteomalacia;
Tuina;
Massage;
Acupuncture-Moxibustion
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2004;2(6):49-50
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Purpose: To investigate the efficacy ofmassotherapy plus warming acupuncture for treatment of patellar malacia. Methods: Seventy-two patients with patellar malacia were randomly divided into observation and control groups, treated by massotherapy plus warming acupuncture and simple medication, respectively. Results: The effective rate was 83.3% in the observation group and 56.7% in the control group. There was a significant difference in curative effect between the two groups (P＜0.01). Conclusion: The curative effect of massotherapy plus warming acupuncture on patellar malacia is superior to that of simple medication.
