Effect of Microprismatic Needle Scalpel on Headache Induced by Compression of Occipital Nerve
- VernacularTitle:微棱形针刀治疗枕神经卡压性头痛疗效观察
- Author:
Ai-xiang WU
;
Hong-jun HU
;
Bang-zhou WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
occipital nervous headache, microprismatic needle scalpel, treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2006;12(12):1039-1040
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of microprismatic needle scalpel(MPNS) on headache induced by compression of greater occipital nerve or lesser occipital nerve.Methods 95 patients with headache induced by compression of occipital nerve were divided into the treatment group (50 cases, treated with MPNS) and control group (45 cases, treated with carbamazepine).Results In the treatment group, 42 cases were cured, 6 cases were effective, 2 cases were ineffective; while, those in the control group were 16 cases, 21 cases and 8 cases respectively. There was a significant difference between two groups ( P<0.01).Conclusion MPNS has an obvious effect on headache induced by compression of occipital nerves.
