Clinical Observations on Acupuncture Point Injection of Mouse Nerve Growth Factor for the Treatment of Sciatic Nerve Injury
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2016.08.0989
- VernacularTitle:鼠神经生长因子穴位注射治疗坐骨神经损伤临床观察
- Author:
Xiaobo CHEN
;
Lijin HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mouse nerve growth factor;
Sciatic nerve injury;
Acupuncture point injection;
Point,Huantiao(GB30);
Point,Zusanli(ST36)
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2016;35(8):989-991
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy of points injection of mouse nerve growth factor in treating sciatic nerve injury.MethodAcupuncture point injection of injectable mouse nerve growth factorwas performed in 60 patients with sciatic nerve injury. Points Huantiao(GB30)and Zusanli(ST36)were selected. Treatment was given once daily, for a total of 30 times. Sensory and motor functions were assessed (MS and SS) and electromyography (EMG) was performed before and after treatment to compare motor nerve conduction velocities (MCV) and sensory nerve conduction velocities (SCV) in the injured nerves and EMG changes in the musclescontrolled by the injured nerves.ResultAfter treatment, nerve function was restored to more than S3M3, with an efficacy rate of 81.7%, in 49 patients. Neuro-electrophysiological study showed that regenerative potentials occurred, accounting for 71.7%,in43patients. Denervated potentials were fewer after treatment than before; there was a significant difference (P<0.05). The mean MCV value increased after treatment compared with before; there was a significant difference (P<0.05). ConclusionAcupuncture point injection of mouse nerve growth factor can markedly improve sensory and motor functions in the regions controlled by the injured sciatic nerve. It provides an effective way to promote the repair of sciatic nerves and the reconstruction of limb function after the nerves are injured.
