Influence on Hemorheology of Cervical Spondylopathy with Xi(Cleft) Point Electroacupuncture
- Author:
Ziqi ZHUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cervical Spondylopathy;
Acupuncture;
Electroacupuncture;
Xi(Cleft) Point
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2006;4(2):97-100
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To observe the curative effect of Xi(Cleft) point electro-acupuncture on acute cervical spondylopathy of blood stasis type. Methods: 32 cases of acute spondylopathy of blood stasis type were treated with electroacupuncture on Huizong(TE 7) point, Xi (Cleft) point of Triple Energizer Meridian of Hand Shaoyang and Yanglao(SI 6) point, Xi (Cleft) point of Small Intestin Meridian of Hand Taiyang. 31 cases were randomly selected as the research subjects for control group and treated with routine treatment. At the same time changes of hemorheology were observed in the two groups before and after treatment. VAS was used for pain evaluation. Results and conclusion: The total curative effect in treatment group was 93.8%, the average duration of course 20.2±3.1d, pain accumulation points 3.47±1.45;The total curative effect in contrast group was 83.9%, the average duration of course 26.5±1.8 d, pain accumulation points 5.67±1.52. P<0.01 after t test. Ridit analysis was used for analysis of the therapeutic effect. P<0.05. There were some improvements in hemorheology in the two groups before and after treatment. It showed that there was a significant difference in the two groups in therapeutic results and average duration of course. The therapeutic results were improved and duration of course shortened in the treatment group.
