Observation on clinical effect of acupuncture for peripheral facial paralysis in acute period and facial nerve F-wave
10.1007/s11726-015-0880-4
- VernacularTitle:针刺治疗急性期周围性面瘫的疗效及面神经F波观察
- Author:
Junfeng ZHANG
;
Yaochi WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Point-towards-point Needling;
Acupuncture Medication Combined;
Facial Paralysis;
Electromyography
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2015;(6):344-348
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture on peripheral facial paralysis in acute period and changes in facial nerve F-wave.
Methods:A total of 148 eligible cases were randomly allocated into an observation group (n=74) and a control group (n=74) by their visiting sequence. In addition to oral Prednisone and Aciclovir tablets, patients in the observation group received point-towards-point acupuncture therapy, whereas patients in the control group received routine acupuncture therapy. The treatment was done once a day and 6 times made up a course of treatment. The efficacy evaluation was made after 2 courses. The electromyography (EMG) F-wave was monitored before and after treatment.
Results:After 2 courses of treatment, the recovery rate and total effective rate were 47.3% and 94.6% respectively in the observation group, versus 20.3% and 82.4% in the control group, showing statistical differences (P<0.01). Before treatment, the facial nerve F-wave latency on the affected side was prolonged and its frequency of occurrence was decreased in both groups. After treatment, the F-wave latency and frequency of occurrence were significantly improved in both groups (P<0.05) and there were significant between-group differences (P<0.05).
Conclusion:In addition to Western medication, point-towards-point acupuncture therapy can obtain more accurate and better effect than routine acupuncture therapy for acute peripheral facial paralysis.
