Objective:To search for an effective therapy in treating peripheral facial paralysis. Methods: One hundred and eight patients were randomly divided into treatment group (n = 68) and control group (n = 40). The m...Objective:To search for an effective therapy in treating peripheral facial paralysis. Methods: One hundred and eight patients were randomly divided into treatment group (n = 68) and control group (n = 40). The multi-directional needling technique was used by selecting Jiache (颊车 ST 6), Yangbai (阳白 GB 14) and Dicang (地仓 ST 4) in the treatment group, and the traditional acupuncture technique with conventional needle selection was used in the control group. The treatment was given once daily with 10 treatments constituting a therapeutic course, and 2 courses of treatment were given in both the groups. Results: After the treatment, of the 68 and 40 cases in treatment and control groups, 56 (82.3%) and 28 (70.0%) were cured, 11 (16.2%) and 8 (20.0%) improved in clinical symptoms and signs, 1 (1.5%) and 4 (10.0%) failed, with the total effective rate being 98.5% and 90.0% respectively, and the therapeutic effect of treatment group was significantly superior to that of control group ( P 〈 0.05). Conclusion: The multi-directional needling is an effective therapy for treating peripheral facial paralysis.展开更多
文摘Objective:To search for an effective therapy in treating peripheral facial paralysis. Methods: One hundred and eight patients were randomly divided into treatment group (n = 68) and control group (n = 40). The multi-directional needling technique was used by selecting Jiache (颊车 ST 6), Yangbai (阳白 GB 14) and Dicang (地仓 ST 4) in the treatment group, and the traditional acupuncture technique with conventional needle selection was used in the control group. The treatment was given once daily with 10 treatments constituting a therapeutic course, and 2 courses of treatment were given in both the groups. Results: After the treatment, of the 68 and 40 cases in treatment and control groups, 56 (82.3%) and 28 (70.0%) were cured, 11 (16.2%) and 8 (20.0%) improved in clinical symptoms and signs, 1 (1.5%) and 4 (10.0%) failed, with the total effective rate being 98.5% and 90.0% respectively, and the therapeutic effect of treatment group was significantly superior to that of control group ( P 〈 0.05). Conclusion: The multi-directional needling is an effective therapy for treating peripheral facial paralysis.