Mechanism of acupuncture for limb spasm of post-stroke spasticity based on GABA and BDNF/Trkb-KCC2 signaling pathway

Background:To investigate the effects of acupuncture on post-stroke limb spasm model rats and the underlying mechanism.Methods:A total of 50 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups,Control group(10),Model group(20)and Zhishen Tiaoxing(ZSTX)acupuncture group(20).Middle cerebral artery occlusion was conducted in SD rats to establish post-stroke limb spasm rats,which were treated with ZSTX acupuncture.Behavioral assays were determined by the Narrow ally test,the limb muscle tension was detected by the BL-420S test system,and infarct volume was assessed after the cerebral infarction by 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining.Heterogeneous neurotransmitterγ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)and its receptors GABAA and GABAB in the cerebral cortex of the infarct area were determined by immunofluorescence assay.The release of Trkb and K-Cl cotransporter isoform 2 was detected by an immunofluorescence double labeling study.Western Blot was utilized to measure the expression of BDNF and Trkb.Results:The results showed that the behavioral assays in post-stroke limb spasm rats were significantly improved by the treatment of ZSTX acupuncture.14 days of ZSTX acupuncture can effectively inhibit muscle tone and decrease Infarct volume,which was measured with BL-420S biological function experiment system and triphenyltetrazolium chloride.Meanwhile,the results of Double-Label Immunofluorescence Assays showed that ZSTX acupuncture improved the expression of GABA,GABAA,GABAB,BDNF,and K-Cl cotransporter isoform 2.Double-Label Immunofluorescence Assays and WB results showed that 14 days ZSTX acupuncture declined the expression of Trkb.Conclusions:Our results suggest that 14 days of ZSTX acupuncture can significantly improve post-stroke limb spasm.Meanwhile,the pathogenesis of post-stroke limb spasm and the efficacy of ZSTX acupuncture involve metabolic pathways of neurotransmitters,and electro-acupuncture can treat post-stroke limb spasm by regulating BDNF/Trkb-KCC2 signaling pathway.

Reconstructive surgery for phantom and residual limb pain in post-conflict settings

Traumatic amputations remain one of the most frequent and disturbing wounds of armed conflict.In this scenario,most amputees develop residual and phantom limb pain,impacting their quality of life.There are several elective surgical procedures available for both conditions,such as neuroma excision followed by nerve reconstruction,nerve relocation,e.g.,surgically implanting a transected nerve into a muscle,nerve transfers in cases of associated paralysis,and most recently,regenerative peripheral nerve interface surgery.Whenever possible in the post-conflict phase,a coordinated effort between traveling humanitarian surgeons specializing in reconstructive microsurgery and local healthcare providers is essential for successfully treating phantom and chronic residual limb pain in post-conflict amputees.While providing a detailed logistical framework for global humanitarian missions is beyond the scope of this article,we provide a brief perspective on a topic of utmost importance for reconstructive surgeons worldwide:the high-quality care and treatment of refugees and those whose lives have been impacted by conflict,disaster,or displacement.

Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on supernumerary phantom limb pain in spinal cord injured patient:A case report

BACKGROUND Supernumerary phantom limb(SPL)sensation is the experience of additional limbs,either single or a pair of limbs.Unique to traumatic spinal cord injuries,we report effect of transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS)on SPL pain in a patient with cervical cord injury.CASE SUMMARY The subject was a 57-year-old man who was diagnosed with complete spinal cord injury(C6/C5,motor level;C5/C5,sensory level;AIS-A)approximately three months ago.After a period of 2 wk,we administered anodal tDCS over the motor cortex for 15 minutes at an intensity of 1.5 mA.Following that treatment,the patient experienced a decrease of SPL pain intensity and frequency,which lasted for 1 week after the end of treatment.CONCLUSION Targeting the motor cortex through neuromodulation appears to be a promising option for the management of SPL pain.

Central post-stroke pain due to injury of the spinothalamic tract in patients with cerebral infarction： a diffusion tensor tractography imaging study

Many studies using diffusion tensor tractography（DTT） have demonstrated that injury of the spinothalamic tract（STT） is the pathogenetic mechanism of central post-stroke pain（CPSP） in intracerebral hemorrhage; however, there is no DTT study reporting the pathogenetic mechanism of CPSP in cerebral infarction. In this study, we investigated injury of the STT in patients with CPSP following cerebral infarction, using DTT. Five patients with CPSP following cerebral infarction and eight age-and sex-matched healthy control subjects were recruited for this study. STT was examined using DTT. Among DTT parameters of the affected STT, fractional anisotropy and tract volume were decreased by more than two standard deviations in two patients（patients 1 and 2） and three patients（patients 3, 4, and 5）, respectively, compared with those of the control subjects, while mean diffusivity value was increased by more than two standard deviations in one patient（patient 2）. Regarding DTT configuration, all affected STTs passed through adjacent part of the infarct and three STTs showed narrowing. These findings suggest that injury of the STT might be a pathogenetic etiology of CPSP in patients with cerebral infarction.

Effect of ankle versus thigh tourniquets on post-operative pain in foot and ankle surgery

BACKGROUND Tourniquets are commonly used in elective extremity orthopaedic surgery to reduce blood loss,improve visualization in the surgical field,and to potentially reduce surgical time.There is a lack of consensus in existing guidelines regarding the optimal tourniquet pressure,placement site,and duration of use.There is a paucity of data on the relationship between the site of a tourniquet and postoperative pain in foot and ankle surgery.AIM To explore the relationship between tourniquet site and intensity of post-operative pain scores in patients undergoing elective foot and ankle surgery.METHODS Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on 201 patients who underwent foot and ankle surgery in a single institution was undertaken.Intraoperative tourniquet duration,tourniquet pressure and site,and postoperative pain scores using Visual Analogue Score were collected in immediate recovery,at six hours and at 24 h post-op.Scatter plots were used to analyse the data and to assess for the statistical correlation between tourniquet pressure,duration,site,and pain scores using Pearson correlation coefficient.RESULTS All patients who underwent foot and ankle surgery had tourniquet pressure of 250 mmHg for ankle tourniquet and 300 mmHg for thigh.There was no correlation between the site of the tourniquet and pain scores in recovery,at six hours and after 24 h.There was a weak correlation between tourniquet time and Visual Analogue Score immediately post-op(r=0.14,P=0.04)but not at six or 24 h post-operatively.CONCLUSION This study shows that there was no statistically significant correlation between tourniquet pressure,site and postop pain in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery.The choice of using a tourniquet is based on the surgeon's preference,with the goal of minimizing the duration of its application at the operative site.

Repressing iron overload ameliorates central poststroke pain via the Hdac2-Kv1.2 axis in a rat model of hemorrhagic stroke

Thalamic hemorrhage can lead to the development of central post-stroke pain.Changes in histone acetylation levels,which are regulated by histone deacetylases,affect the excitability of neurons surrounding the hemorrhagic area.However,the regulato ry mechanism of histone deacetylases in central post-stroke pain remains unclea r.Here,we show that iron overload leads to an increase in histone deacetylase 2expression in damaged ventral posterolateral nucleus neurons.Inhibiting this increase restored histone H3 acetylation in the Kcna2 promoter region of the voltage-dependent potassium(Kv)channel subunit gene in a rat model of central post-stroke pain,thereby increasing Kcna2expression and relieving central pain.However,in the absence of nerve injury,increasing histone deacetylase 2 expression decreased Kcna2expression,decreased Kv current,increased the excitability of neurons in the ventral posterolateral nucleus area,and led to neuropathic pain symptoms.Moreover,treatment with the iron chelator deferiprone effectively reduced iron overload in the ventral posterolateral nucleus after intracerebral hemorrhage,reversed histone deacetylase 2 upregulation and Kv1.2 downregulation,and alleviated mechanical hypersensitivity in central post-stroke pain rats.These results suggest that histone deacetylase 2 upregulation and Kv1.2 downregulation,mediated by iron overload,are important factors in central post-stroke pain pathogenesis and co uld se rve as new to rgets for central poststroke pain treatment.

ACUPUNCTURE IN RELIEF OF PAIN AND HEALING OF GANGRENE OF LIMBS

Pain and gangrene in limbs due to Buerger’s disease, Raynaud’s phenomenon andatherosclerosis are a great problern to manage in modern medicine. Vasodilators, sympathectomy andprogressive amputations cannot solve the problem. Electr0acupuncture shows very good results so that drugs and surgery may be spared. Total 32 cases (Buerger’s 27, Raynaud’s 4, atherosc1erosis 1 )were treated with acupuncture needling and electrostimulation. Acupoints used were Weizhong (BL4O ), Taixi (KI 3), Zusanli (ST 36), Jiexi (ST 41 ), Bafeng (Extra), Neiguan (PC 6), Hegu (LI4 ), Baxie (Extra) . The frequency of electrostimulation at acupoints was 100- 500 cycles per minute.Daily treatment was carried out the first 1O days, then the times of treatment reduced. The therapywas maintained once in two beths. Of 27 cases of Buerger’s disease, 19 cases (82. 6 % ) were healed. Pain was relieved but uker not healed in 1 case (4. 3% ). Failure was 3 (13% ). 3/4 (75 % ) ofRaynaud’s cases, pain and gungrene were fully control1ed; the

Application of buried auricular point combined with Wenjing Sanhan prescription in arteriosclerosis obliterans patients with resting pain

BACKGROUND Research on the combined use of ear acupoint embedding beans and warming meridians with cold-dispersing formulas for alleviating resting pain in patients with arteriosclerosis obliterans(ASO)remains limited.AIM To explore the therapeutic efficacy of auricular point embedding beans combined with Wenjing Sanhan prescription in alleviating resting pain in patients with lower-limb ASO.METHODS A total of 100 patients with ASO experiencing resting pain who were treated at our hospital from January 2022 to January 2023 were enrolled.They were randomly allocated into two groups using a double-blind approach.The control group was treated using a warming meridian with a cold-dispersing formula,while the study group received additional treatment with ear acupoint embedding beans.The clinical efficacy,ankle-brachial artery pressure ratio,hemorheological indicators,and traditional Chinese medicine symptom scores were compared between the two groups.RESULTS The clinical efficacy rate in the study group was significantly higher(94.00%)than that in the control group(72.00%,P<0.05).Moreover,the ankle-brachial artery pressure ratio was significantly higher in the study group after treatment(P<0.05).Hemorheological parameters,including whole blood viscosity,plasma viscosity(1.83±0.11)mPa/s,fibrinogen levels(3.30±0.21)g/L,platelet adhesion rate(49.87%±10.51%),and erythrocyte aggregation index(1.79±0)were improved in the study group compared to the control group.In addition,the scores for decreased skin temperature(1.41±0.26),intermittent claudication(1.30±0.20),and resting pain(1.23±0.31)were significantly lower in the study group than those in the control group(all P<0.05).The level of oxidative stress in the study group also exhibited significant improvement(P<0.05),and the levels of inflammatory factors were considerably lower than those in the control group.CONCLUSION The combination of ear point embedding beans and Wenjing Sanhan prescription demonstrates promising clinical efficacy in alleviating resting pain associated with ASO.

Latest Advances in the Treatment of Post-stroke Limb Spasm with Botulinum Neurotoxin

Objective: To describe the latest progress in the use of botulinum neurotoxin for post-stroke limb spasm. Methods: This paper looks up the relevant research literatures in recent years in PubMed, Web of Science, Springer, Ovid, CNKI, WanFang databases and summarizes them. Results: The latest progress in the use of botulinum neurotoxin for post-stroke limb spasm was studied from the following aspects: the action mechanism of botulinum neurotoxin;efficacy evaluation;injection dose;target muscle selection;guiding technology;combination therapy. Conclusion: Botulinum neurotoxin is the first-line treatment for post-stroke limb spasm. We need to make continuous improvement and progress from the treatment period, injection dose, target muscle selection, guiding technology and efficacy evaluation to improve the quality of life of the majority of post-stroke survivors in China.

Central nervous system stimulation therapies in phantom limb pain:a systematic review of clinical trials

Phantom limb pain is a chronic pain syndrome that is difficult to cope with.Despite neurostimulation treatment is indicated for refractory neuropathic pain,there is scant evidence from randomized controlled trials to recommend it as the treatment choice.Thus,a systematic review was performed to analyze the efficacy of central nervous system stimulation therapies as a strategy for pain management in patients with phantom limb pain.A literature search for studies conducted between 1970 and September 2020 was carried out using the MEDLINE and Embase databases.Principles of The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline were followed.There were a total of 10 full-text articles retrieved and included in this review.Deep brain stimulation,repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation,transcranial direct current stimulation,and motor cortex stimulation were the treatment strategies used in the selected clinical trials.Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation were effective therapies to reduce pain perception,as well as to relieve anxiety and depression symptoms in phantom limb pain patients.Conversely,invasive approaches were considered the last treatment option as evidence in deep brain stimulation and motor cortex stimulation suggests that the value of phantom limb pain treatment remains controversial.However,the findings on use of these treatment strategies in other forms of neuropathic pain suggest that these invasive approaches could be a potential option for phantom limb pain patients.

Phantom limb pain: A review of evidence-based treatment options

Phantom limb pain(PLP) is not uncommon after amputation. PLP is described as a painful sensation perceived in the missing limb. Despite of its complicated pathophysiology, high prevalence of PLP has been associated with poor health-related quality of life, low daily activity and short walking distances. A prompt and effective management of PLP is essential in caring for the amputee population. Current treatments including physical therapy, psychotherapy, medications, and interventions have been used with limited success. In this review,we provided an updated and evidence-based review of treatment options for PLP.

Comparison between intravenous morphine versus fentanyl in acute pain relief in drug abusers with acute limb traumatic injury

BACKGROUND: Rapid and effective pain relief in acute traumatic limb injuries(ATLI) is one of the most important roles of emergency physicians. In these situations, opioid addiction is an important concern because of the dependency on opioids. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of intravenous(IV) fentanyl versus morphine in reducing pain in patients with opioid addiction who suffered from ATLI.METHODS: In this double-blind randomized clinical trial, 320 patients with ATLI, who presented to the emergency department(ED) from February 2016 to April 2016, were randomly divided into two groups. One group(160 patients) received 0.1 mg/kg IV morphine. The other group(160 patients) received 1 mcg/kg IV fentanyl. Patients' demographic data, pain score at specif ic intervals, vital signs, side effects, satisfaction and the need for rescue analgesia were recorded.RESULTS: Eight patients in the morphine group and five patients in the fentanyl group were excluded. Pain score in the fentanyl group had a significant decrease at 5-minute follow-up(P value=0.00). However, at 10, 30, and 60-minute follow-ups no signifi cant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of pain score reduction. The rescue analgesia was required in 12(7.7%) patients in the fentanyl group and in 48(31.6%) patients in the morphine group(P value=0.00). No signifi cant difference was observed regarding side effects, vital signs and patients' satisfaction between the two groups.CONCLUSION: Fentanyl might be an effective and safe drug in opioid addicts suffering from ATLI.

The Efficacy and Safety of Continuous Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block for the Relief of Pain Associated with Critical Limb Ischemia: A Retrospective Study

Background: Patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI) often suffer from severe pain. A continuous peripheral nerve block has been shown to provide effective analgesia for patients having lower limb surgery. We have been administering continuous sciatic nerve block (CSNB) for patients with CLI whose pain could not be relieved by other analgesic tools. The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of CSNB for patients with CLI. Method: We retrospectively investigated 99 patients who received CSNB for the relief of severe pain in the lower limb associated with CLI. Patient demographics, neurological history, complications, and subjective evaluation of the effectiveness of CSNB were investigated from their clinical records. The distal tips of 108 catheters were cultured. Result: One hundred and seventy-two catheters were placed in 99 patients. More than 90% of the patients enjoyed considerable relief of severe pain. The analgesic effect of CSNB was greater in patients with older age and hemodialysis. Thirty-one catheters had positive bacterial colonization. However, no severe infectious complication was found. There was no relationship between the co-existence of diabetes and positive bacterial colonization. We encountered a patient with ASO and diabetes who suffered from persistent motor weakness and hypesthesia even after 3 months of CSNB placement. Conclusions: CSNB provided good pain control for patients with severe pain caused by CLI. Although catheters were frequently found to be colonized, infection at the catheter site was self-limiting even in patients with diabetes.

Phantom Fighters: Coping Mechanisms of Amputee Patients with Phantom Limb Pain: A Longitudinal Study

Phantom Limb Pain (PLP) is a phenomenon commonly observed in orthopedic rehabilitation units that can have detrimental effects on patients’ functioning. Psychological aspects of PLP have been widely investigated showing that some coping mechanisms are advantageous at certain points but not at others. However, the mechanisms related to positive adjustment to PLP during the course of rehabilitation have not been adequately examined. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between PLP and coping mechanism at two points during the rehabilitation process. Thirty one orthopedic inpatients, who had undergone lower-limb amputation following diabetic complications, rated their pain levels and mental coping strategies. The Ways of Coping Checklist, Life Orientation Test, and the McGill Pain Questionnaire, 1-15 days post-surgery and six months post-surgery were used for evaluation. Denial was found to be negatively correlated with PLP shortly after amputation. In contrast, optimism was found to be negatively correlated with PLP six months after the surgery. Emotion-focused coping mechanisms were found to be positively correlated with PLP. It is concluded that denial during the early stages of recuperation and optimism at later stages of rehabilitation is associated with reduced PLP. Awareness of these mental processes by both medical staff and family members may enable acceptance of these processes and thus facilitate patients’ rehabilitation.

Professor Liu Guobin used traditional Chinese medicine to cure a case of primary erythema limb pain

Primary erythema limb pain is a very rare disease,and its pathogenesis is not clear.Usually,the pain symptoms of patients exist for a long time,which seriously affect the daily life of patients and increase the economic burden of patients.Professor Liu Guobin,who has been engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral vascular diseases for nearly 30 years,believes that heat-toxin and blood stasis collaterals are closely related to the disease,and emphasizes the principle of heat-toxin and evil qi causing the disease.It is emphasized that clearing heat and detoxification,promoting blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis are the main treatment principles.This paper selects a typical case to describe Professor Liu's clinical experience in the treatment of primary erythema limb pain by oral and external use of traditional Chinese medicine,so as to provide an effective method of traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of primary erythema limb pain.

髌股关节痛业余跑者的下肢肌力特征分析

目的:研究髌股关节痛(patellofemoral pain,PFP)业余跑者的下肢肌力特征。方法:招募PFP业余跑者30例(男性20例,女性10例)作为膝痛组,并匹配30例无损伤的业余跑者作为非膝痛组,采集所有受试者的髋关节外展力量、股四头肌力量、腘绳肌力量,并计算腘绳肌/股四头肌比值、双侧肢体力量对称指数等。采用独立样本t检验对不同组别的各项指标进行统计学检测。结果:男性PFP业余跑者的髋关节外展力量及对称指数、股四头肌力量及对称指数显著小于非膝痛组,腘绳肌/股四头肌比值显著大于非膝痛组;女性PFP业余跑者的髋关节外展力量及对称指数显著小于非膝痛组。结论:PFP业余跑者与非膝痛跑者表现出不同的下肢肌力特征,其男性与女性PFP业余跑者下肢力量特点表现并不一致,PFP康复训练中应考虑功能性及性别差异。

ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT OF PHANTOM LIMB PAIN -A Report of 9 Cases

When working at K(?)tzting Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine near Munich, Germany from March 1991 to May 1993, the author had treated 9 cases of phantom limb pain by means of acupuncture with satisfactory therapeutic effect as reported in the following. Clinical Data In this series, all the 9 cases were male, aged 60-79 years, with the course of disease ranging from 3-49 years. Five cases were amputated because of wound in war, 1 case embolism of femoral artery, 1 case tumor in the knee joint, 1 case comminuted

中医耳穴压豆在下肢动脉硬化闭塞症患者中的护理效果及对疼痛的影响

目的:探讨中医耳穴压豆在下肢动脉硬化闭塞症患者中的护理效果及对疼痛的影响。方法:选取2019年1月至2022年3月本院接受治疗的130例下肢动脉硬化闭塞症患者为研究对象,采用随机数字表法将患者分为实验组(n=65)以及参考组(n=65);参考组给予常规疼痛护理干预,实验组给予中医耳穴压豆干预;比较两组患者临床疗效、临床症状消失时间及护理前后疼痛(VAS)评分。结果:实验组治疗有效率明显高于参考组(P<0.05);实验组溃疡、斑块以及坏疽消失时间低于参考组(P<0.01);护理后,两组VAS评分较护理前明显降低,且实验组显著低于参考组(P<0.01);两组ADL评分明显提高,且实验组大于参考组(P<0.01);两组不良反应发生率比较无显著差异(P>0.05)。结论:耳穴压豆在下肢动脉硬化闭塞症护理中的应用效果良好,能有效改善患者临床症状,降低疼痛,提高其日常生活能力,推广价值高。

输刺治疗神经根型颈椎病上肢麻痛的疗效观察及对肌电图F波传导速度的影响

目的观察在CT定位基础上行输刺治疗神经根型颈椎病上肢麻痛的临床疗效及对患者正中神经和尺神经肌电图F波传导速度的影响。方法将98例神经根型颈椎病上肢麻痛患者作为研究对象,用随机数字表法分为对照组和研究组,每组49例。研究组在CT定位基础上采用输刺治疗,对照组采用常规针刺治疗。比较两组患者治疗前后疼痛视觉模拟量表(visual analog scale,VAS)评分、颈椎病功能障碍指数(neck disability index,NDI)评分和颈椎活动度以及血清肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)、白介素-8(interleukin-8,IL-8)和白介素-1β(interleukin-1β,IL-1β)水平的变化。通过肌电图检查,比较两组治疗前后正中神经和尺神经的F波传导速度以及F波出现率的变化。比较两组临床疗效。结果研究组总有效率高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组VAS和NDI评分降低(P<0.05),颈椎前屈、后伸、左屈、右屈、左旋、右旋活动度增大(P<0.05),正中神经和尺神经的F波传导速度以及F波出现率提高(P<0.05),血清TNF-α、IL-8和IL-1β水平降低(P<0.05)。治疗后,研究组VAS和NDI评分低于对照组(P<0.05),颈椎前屈、后伸、左屈、右屈、左旋、右旋活动度大于对照组(P<0.05),正中神经和尺神经的F波传导速度以及F波出现率高于对照组(P<0.05),血清TNF-α、IL-8和IL-1β水平低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论在CT定位基础上行输刺治疗神经根型颈椎病上肢麻痛的临床疗效优于常规针刺,可缓解疼痛,改善颈椎活动度,减轻炎症反应,提高肌电图F波出现率和传导速度,有较好的神经修复作用。

穴位按摩联合艾灸治疗乳腺癌术后上肢淋巴水肿临床研究

目的:观察穴位按摩联合艾灸治疗乳腺癌术后上肢淋巴水肿的临床疗效。方法:采用随机数字表法将80例乳腺癌术后上肢淋巴水肿患者分为对照组、治疗组各40例。2组均给予地奥司明片治疗,对照组加用按摩与上肢功能锻炼治疗,治疗组加用穴位按摩联合艾灸治疗,2组连续治疗8周。比较2组临床疗效及治疗前后腺癌淋巴水肿症状体验指数(BCLE-SEI)、淋巴水肿纤维化分级、视觉模拟评分法(VAS)肿胀、VAS疼痛、乳腺癌患者生命质量测定量表(FACT-B)评分及上肢活动度。结果:治疗后,治疗组总有效率95.00%,高于对照组80.00%(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组中医证候积分、BCLE-SEI评分、淋巴水肿纤维化分级评分、VAS肿胀评分、VAS疼痛评分、FACT-B维度(生理、社会/家庭、情感、功能及其他状况)评分均较治疗前降低(P<0.05),且治疗组治疗后上述指标均低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组上肢上举、内旋、外旋、水平屈曲及水平伸展活动度均较治疗前增大(P<0.05),且治疗组治疗后上述5项活动度高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:穴位按摩联合艾灸治疗乳腺癌术后上肢淋巴水肿疗效确切,能够减轻患者患肢水肿和疼痛程度,促进上肢功能恢复,提高生活质量。