Tuina for leg length discrepancy and lumbosacral pain due to sacroiliac joint subluxation

Objective： To observe theclinical effect of tuina reduction manipulation on leg length discrepancy and lumbosacral pain due to sacroiliac joint subluxation. Methods： A total of 60eligible cases were randomly allocated into an observation group and a control group, 30 in each group. Cases in the observation group were treated with conventional tuina plus reduction manipulation of sacroiliac joint subluxation; whereas cases in the control group were treated with conventional tuina plus acupuncture. The clinical effects were observed after 10 times of treatment. In addition, the relapse rates were observed 2 months after treatment. Results： The total effective rate in the observation group was 80.0%, versus 50.0% in the control group, showing a statistically significant difference （P＆lt;0.05）. The relapse rate of lumbosacral pain in the observation group was 12.5%, versus 66.7% in the control group, showing a statistically significant difference （P＆lt;0.01）. The relapse rate of leg length discrepancy in the observation group was 16.7%, versus 80.0% in the control group, showing a statistically significant difference （P＆lt;0.01）. Conclusion： Tuina reduction manipulation can obtain substantial therapeutic effect for leg length discrepancy and lumbosacral pain due to sacroiliac joint subluxation, coupled with a low relapse rate.     

Clinical study on electroacupuncture plus interferential current therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture plus interferential current therapy （ICT） in treating chronic fatigue syndrome （CFS）, and to explore the mechanism. Methods： Sixty eligible CFS patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 30 in each group. The treatment group was intervened by electroacupuncture plus ICT, while the control group was by electroacupuncture alone. The therapeutic efficacies were evaluated after 2 treatment courses and compared between the two groups. Results： The recovery rate and total effective rate were respectively 43.3% and 93.3% in the treatment group, versus 20.0% and 80.0% in the control group. There were significant differences in comparing the recovery rate and total effective rate between the two groups （P〈0.05）, showing that the recovery rate and total effective rate in the treatment group were higher than those in the control group. Conclusion： Electroacupuncture plus ICT can produce a remarkable efficacy in treating CFS.     

Observation on clinical effect of acupuncture for allergic rhinitis

Objective： To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture plus acupoint injection and laser radiation on the nasal cavity for allergic rhinitis. Methods： Ninety patients with allergic rhinitis were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, 45 cases in each group. The treatment group was treated by acupuncture, acupoint injection method and He-Ne laser radiation on the nasal cavity. The control group was treated by Triamcinolone Acetonide nasal spray. The clinical effects were assessed after two courses of treatment. Results： The clinical curative rate was 88.9% and the total effective rate was 100.0% in the treatment group, versus 57.8% and 80.0% in the control group. The clinical curative rate and total effective rate were remarkably higher in the treatment group than those in the control group （P〈0.05）. In comparison of the therapeutic effects in the different courses between the two groups, the curative rates in the one course and two courses were higher in the treatment group than those in the control group （P〈0.05）. In the follow-up visit of the cured patients of the two groups for half a year, the recurrence rate was 2.5% in the treatment group versus 34.6% in the control group, with a statistical difference between the two groups （P〈0.01）. Conclusion： Acupuncture plus acupoint injection and laser radiation on the nasal cavity for allergic rhinitis has better clinical effect and long-term effect, and can obviously shorten the course, enhance the clinical effect and reduce the recurrence rate.     

Therapeutic observation on tuina plus electroacupuncture for lateral humeral epicondylitis

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of tuina combined with electroacupuncture（EA） in treating lateral humeral epicondylitis. Methods： Totally 118 patients were randomly allocated into a treatment group and a control group, 59 cases in each. The patients in the treatment group were treated with tuina combined with EA treatment, while those in the control group were treated by EA alone. Clinical efficacies of the two groups were compared after the treatment. Results： The total effective rate was 93.2% in the treatment group, versus 84.7% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant（P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Tuina combined with EA treatment for lateral humeral epicondylitis has a significant effect.     

Therapeutic efficacy observation on acupuncture for postmenopausal osteoporosis

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture for post- menopausal osteoporosis （PMOP）. Methods： A total of 64 PMOP cases were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 32 cases in each group. Acupuncture was employed in the observation group, versus oral Osteoform capsule in the control group. After 3-month treatment, the Bone Density （BD） and Estradiol （E2） were measured respectively before and after treatment, followed by statistical analysis on clinical efficacies in the two groups. Results： The total effective rate of the observation group was 81.3%, showing a statistical difference compared with the control group （P〈0.05）. After treatment, the BD measurements in all body regions of the observation group were significantly elevated （P〈0.05）, showing a statistical difference compared with the control group （P〈0.05}. Also, the E2 levels in both groups were significantly increased （P〈0.01）, showing no between-group statistical significance （P〉0.05）. Conclusion： Acupuncture has exact efficacy for PMOP and is therefore effective for the prevention and treatment of PMOP.     

Therapeutic effect observation on combining electroacupuncture and tuina for migraine

Objective： To observe the clinical effect of combining electro- acupuncture and local tuina for migraine. Methods： A total of 94 migraine cases were randomly allocated into an observation group and a medication group, 48 cases in each group. Electroacupuncture and local tuina were used for cases in the observation group, whereas oral Flunarizine Hydrochloride capsules were used for cases in the medication group. Then the frequency of attacks, severity of the pain, duration of the headache, and associated symptoms of headache before and after treatment in the two groups were observed and compared. Results： The total effective rate in the observation group was 93.8%, versus 63.0% in the medication group, showing a statistical significant difference （P〈0.05）. There were statistical significant differences in frequency of attacks, severity of the pain, duration of the headache and associated symptoms between the two groups （P〈0.05）. In addition, there were statistical significant differences in relapse rates after 4 and 8 weeks of treatment （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Combining electroacupuncture and local tuina can obtain better effect and lower relapse rate than oral Flunarizine Hydrochloride capsules in migraine patients.     

Warm needling combined with iontophoresis of Chinese medicine for temporomandibular joint disorder

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of warm needling combined with iontophoresis of Chinese medicine for temporomandibular joint disorder（TMD）. Methods： A total of 100 TMD cases were randomly allocated into a treatment group and a control group, 50 in each group. Cases in the treatment group were treated with warm needling combined with iontophoresis of Chinese medicine, whereas cases in the control group were treated with Western medication. The therapeutic efficacies in two groups were assessed after three courses of treatment. Results： The recovery rate and total effective rate were 54.0% and 98.0% respectively in the treatment group, versus 30.0% and 82.0% in the control group, showing significant differences（both P〈0.05）. The recovery rates in the treatment group were higher than those in the control group respectively after 1, 2 and 3 courses of treatment, indicating that warm needling combined iontophoresis of Chinese medicine could substantially shorten the course of treatment. Conclusion： Warm needling combined with iontophoresis of Chinese medicine is remarkably effective for TMD and deserves further clinical application.     

Therapeutic efficacy observation on combining intermittent traction with warm needling for cervical radiculopathy

Objective： To observe the clinical effect of combined intermittent traction with warm needling for cervical radiculopathy. Methods： A total of 100 cases with cervical radiculopathy were randomly allocated into an observation group and a control group. Cases in the observation group were treated with intermittent traction coupled with warm needling, whereas cases in the control group were treated with warm needling alone. The therapeutic efficacy was observed after 20-day treatment. Results： The markedly effective rate in total was 90.0% in the observation group, versus 78.0% in the control group, showing a statistically significant difference （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Combining intermittent traction with warm needling is safe, convenient and significantly effective for cervical radiculopathy. It is worth further popularization in clinical practice.     

Warm needling at Back-Shu acupoints for melasma in women

Objective： To observe the clinical effect of warm needling at the Back- Shu acupoints for melasma in women. Methods： A total of 100 cases who met the inclusion criteria were randomly allocated into a treatment group of 52 cases and a control group of 48 cases. Cases in the treatment group were treated with warm needling at the Back-Shu acupoints, whereas cases in the control group were treated with conventional acupuncture therapy. The therapeutic efficacies were then evaluated after three courses of treatment. Results： The total effective rate in the treatment group was 96.2%, versus 85.4% in the control group, showing a statistical difference （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Warm needling at the Back-Shu acupoints works well for melasma in women.     

Therapeutic efficacy observation on combining herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion with plum-blossom needle therapy for cervical radiculopathy

Objective： To observe the clinical effect of combining Herbal cakepartitioned moxibustion with plum-blossom needle therapy for cervical radiculopathy. Methods： A total of 150 cases with cervical radiculopathy were randomly allocated into a treatment group （n=90） and a control group （n=60） at ratio of 3：2. Cases in the treatment group were treated with combining herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion with plum-blossom needle therapy, whereas cases in the control group were treated with combining Dan Shen （Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae） injection with traction. The therapeutic efficacies were evaluated by the third party after three courses of treatments. Results： The recovery and total effective rates in the treatment group were 51.1% and 97.8% respectively, versus 18.3% and 78.3% in the control group, showing statistically significant differences （both P〈0.05）. And there was a between-group statistical difference in the number of recovery cases in different courses of treatments （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Combining herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion with plum-blossom needle therapy was more effective than combining Dan Shen （Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae） injection with traction for cervical radiculopathy, and it took effect more quickly. It is worth further popularization in clinic.     

Electroacupuncture in treating depression: A randomized controlled study

Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture in treating depression. Methods: By a randomized controlled study method, sixty patients with depression were randomized into an electroacupuncture group and a medication group, 30 in each. The electroacupuncture group was treated with electroacupuncture, and the medication group was orally administrated Paroxetine tablets. They were evaluated by using Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) before and after treatments and the safety was also assessed. Results: The total effective rate was 83.3% in the electroacupuncture group versus 60.0% in the medication group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The electroacupuncture group was superior to the medication group in comparing the improvement of HAMD scores after treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion: Electroacupuncture is an effective approach in treating depression.     

Effect of electroacupuncture on anxiety and craving in heroin addicts during detoxification

Objective:To observe the effect of electroacupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points for anxiety and craving in heroin addicts during detoxification. Methods:A total of 60 cases were randomized into an electro-acupuncture group and a control group, 30 in each group. Cases in the electroacupuncture group were treated with electroacupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points, whereas cases in the control group were treated with Methadone and Doxepin. Then scores were graded using Zung self-rating anxiety score (SAS) and self-made visual analogue scale (VAS). The assessment was conducted once a day to record the adverse reactions. Results:After treatment, the SAS and VAS scores in the electro-acupuncture group were significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion:Electroacupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points can effectively alleviate anxiety and craving intensity in heroin addicts during detoxification.     

Clinical study on electroacupuncture for perimenopausal insomnia

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture in treating perimenopausal insomnia. Methods： Seventy eligible subjects were randomized into two groups, 38 subjects in the treatment group were intervened by electroacupuncture, 30 min each session; 32 subjects in the control group were intervened by Alprazolam, 0.4 mg each time before sleep. Athens insomnia scale （AIS） was adopted to evaluate sleep quality. Results： The therapeutic efficacy in the treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Electroacupuncture efficacy in treating perimenopausal can produce a content therapeutic nsomnia.     

针灸治疗强直性脊柱炎临床观察(英文)

目的:比较不同针灸疗法治疗强直性脊柱炎的临床疗效差异。方法:将60例符合诊断标准的强直性脊柱炎患者随机分为观察组(30例)和对照组(30例)。观察组予温针疗法,对照组予电针治疗。治疗结束对两组进行疗效比较。结果:观察组治愈率为40.0%,总有效率为96.7%;对照组治愈率为10.0%,总有效率为76.7%。两组疗效比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:针灸治疗强直性脊柱炎时温针疗效明显优于电针。     

Therapeutic observation of Fu’s subcutaneous needling for scapulohumeral periarthritis

Objective

To observe the therapeutic efficacy of Fu’s subcutaneous needling (FSN) in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP).

Methods

Eighty patients with SP were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 40 cases in each group. Patients in the observation group received FSN treatment while those in the control group received conventional acupuncture treatment. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and range of motion (ROM) were observed before and after the treatment, and the therapeutic efficacy was also evaluated.

Results

After the treatment, the VAS scores decreased significantly in the two groups, and the VAS score in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.01). After the treatment, the ROM increased significantly in both groups (both P<0.01), and the ROM in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.01). The recovery rate and the total effective rate in the observation group were respectively 40.0% and 95.0%, significantly higher than 12.5% and 77.5% in the control group (P<0.01, P<0.05).

Conclusion

FSN can effectively relieve pain and improve the joint motion in treating SP, thus offering a novel option to the treatment of this kind of musculoskeletal disorder

     

Clinical Study on Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy by Electroacupuncture plus Tuina简

Objective： To observe the clinical effects of electroacupuncture（EA） plus tuina for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. Methods： One hundred and twenty cases with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy were divided randomly by the digital table into the observation group and control group. The patients in an observation group were treated by EA plus tuina techniques. The patients in the control group were treated by simple tuina techniques. Results： The total effective rate was 91.7% in the observation group and 78.3% in the control group. The effective rates in the two groups were statistically different（P〈0.05）. Conclusion： EA plus tuina therapy is better than simple tuina therapy in the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.     

Observation on Clinical Effects of Electroacupuncture for Migraine Without Aura简

Objective： To observe the clinical effects of electroacupuncture（EA） for migraine without aura. Methods： The migraine patients in conformity with the conditions were randomly divided into two groups, 34 cases in each group. The treatment group was given EA and the control group was given the routine acupuncture treatment, to observe various pain indexes respectively before and one month after the treatment. Results： The general effect was remarkably better in the treatment group than that in the control group（P〈0.05）. Conclusion： EA is an effective therapy for migraine without aura.