Clinical observation on acupoint pressure therapy plus electroacupuncture for post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis
10.1007/s11726-017-1003-1
- VernacularTitle:点穴疗法配合电针治疗创伤性膝骨关节炎的临床观察
- Author:
Xiaoyu LIU
;
Xueyu JIANG
;
Wei XIE
;
Sen YAN
;
Zhili LIU
;
Quan YAN
;
Kebin WANG
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Electroacupuncture;
Acupoint Pressure Therapy;
Tuina;
Massage;
Steaming Washing Therapy;
Osteoarthritis,Knee
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2017;15(3):214-218
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of Zhang's acupoint pressure therapy plus electroacupuncture (EA) in treating post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis.Methods:A total of 98 eligible patients with post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis were divided into group A and B by the random number table, 49 cases in each group. Group A was intervened by Zhang's acupoint pressure therapy plus EA; group B was given medicinal fumigation. The clinical efficacies of the two groups were compared.Results:The markedly effective rate of group A was significantly higher than that of group B.Conclusion:Zhang's acupoint pressure therapy plus EA can produce a satisfactory clinical efficacy in treating post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis, and is worth promotion.
