Therapeutic Observation of Deep Needling the Points around the Ear plus Scalp Acupuncture for Neurosensory Tinnitus
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2016.03.0304
- VernacularTitle:深刺耳周穴配合头针治疗感音神经性耳鸣疗效观察
- Author:
Jun LI
;
Shuhan GE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture therapy;
Scalp acupuncture;
Tinnitus,Neurosensory;
Deep needling
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2016;35(3):304-305
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of deep needling the points around the ear plus scalp acupuncture in treating neurosensory tinnitus.Method Totally 210 patients with neurosensory tinnitus were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 105 cases in each group. The treatment group was intervened by deep needling the points around the ear plus scalp acupuncture, while the control group was by conventional acupuncture. The clinical efficacies were compared between the two groups after 3 treatment courses.Result The total effective rate was 82.9% in the treatment group versus 63.8% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion Deep needling the points around the ear plus scalp acupuncture is an effective method in treating neurosensory tinnitus.
