Observation on the therapeutic effect of warming needle moxibustion on knee osteoarthritis.
- Author:
Jian-guo WANG
1
;
Li-juan HE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Therapy; Aged; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Moxibustion; methods; Osteoarthritis, Knee; therapy
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2007;27(3):191-192
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo compare clinical therapeutic effects of warming needle moxibustion and acupuncture plus TDP radiation on knee osteoarthritis.
METHODSEighty cases conforming with the diagnostic criteria for knee osteoarthritis were randomly divided into a warming needle moxibustion group and an acupuncture plus TDP radiation group. In the two groups, Dubi (ST 35), Xiyan (EX-LE), Yanglingquan (GB 34),etc. were selected and the treatment was given once every other day, 10 sessions constituting one course. After treatment of 2 courses, their therapeutic effects were compared.
RESULTSThe clinically basic recovery rate was 30.0% in the warming needle moxibustion group and 10.0% in the acupuncture plus TDP radiation group, with a very significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONWarming needle moxibustion is an effective therapy for knee osteoarthritis.
