针灸与骨质疏松症的研究近况和评述

目的：骨质疏松症是当今国内外医学专家研究的热门课题之一，针灸医学在该病防治方面有很大潜力。总结国内外针灸防治骨质疏松症的研究近况，为临床科研提供参考依据和思路。方法：综合相关文献30篇，反映针灸在提高骨质疏松症内分泌性激素水平、调节骨代谢，增加骨密度、缓解疼痛等方面的临床研究和实验研究，论证“肾主骨”理论的科学性。结论：针灸可防治骨质疏松症，补肾健脾是最重要的治法。结论：针灸治疗骨质疏松症前景广阔。

Resent Development and Comment of Studies on Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Treatment of Osteoporosis

Purpose To summarize recent development of studies on acupuncture and moxibustion for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, so as to provide a basis and thinking for clinical sdudies. Methods 30 papers about clinical and experimental studies are reviewd, indicating that acupuncture and moxibustion increase levels of endocrines, regulate bone metabolism, increase bone density and relieve pain, etc., and prove the theory, the kidney being in charge of the bone. Results Acupuncture and moxibustion can prevent and treat osteoporosis, and tonifying the kidney and strengthening the spleen is the most important therapy. Conclusion Acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of osteoporosis has vast vistas.