Clinical Study on Electro-acupuncture plus Traction in Treating Cervical Disk Extrusion in 100 Cases

Objective: To seek out an effective treatment method for cervical disc extrusion and a significant laboratory examination.Methods: Randomized controlled trial was established into two groups: control group in which 50 subjects were given simple cervical traction and treatment group in which another 50 cases were given electro-acupuncture plus cervical traction.Results: The total effective rate was 92% in treatment group, obviously higher than 80% in control group; electromyogram examination showed decreased spontaneous potential.Conclusion: Electroacupuncture plus cervical traction is an effective therapy for cervical disc extrusion and electromyogram can help clinical practice. Author: MI Yi-qun(1970-), female, junior consultant doctor Translator: XIAO Yuan-chun