Objective: To observe the therapeutic efficacy of fire-needle therapy plus tuina in treating primary knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in the elderly. Methods: Twenty-three patients with KOA were intervened by pricking w...Objective: To observe the therapeutic efficacy of fire-needle therapy plus tuina in treating primary knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in the elderly. Methods: Twenty-three patients with KOA were intervened by pricking with fire-needle therapy plus tuina, and evaluated by using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) before and after intervention. Results: After intervention, the total score, scores of pain, rigidity, and activities of daily living of WOMAC dropped significantly (P<0.05). Conclusion: Pricking with fire needle plus tuina can produce a significant therapeutic efficacy in treating KOA in the elderly, thus worth application in clinic.展开更多
<b>Introduction:</b> Transfemoral amputation results in a prosthesis<span "=""> </span>which bears weight on the ischium. Gait disturbance,<span "=""> </s...<b>Introduction:</b> Transfemoral amputation results in a prosthesis<span "=""> </span>which bears weight on the ischium. Gait disturbance,<span "=""> </span>lack of an end-bearing<span "=""> </span><span "="">stump and discomfort in the groin from the socket even while sitting, are important issues. <b>Methods:</b> This is a pilot report of an ongoing randomized blind clinical trial of a new intramedullary implant post transfemoral amputation. Here</span>, we describe<span "=""> </span>a single case illustrating the surgical technique and clinical outcome of a dysfunctional post-traumatic transfemoral amputation addressed with this implant.<span "=""> </span>Clinical gait analysis, SF-12 and VAS were assessed pre- and post-intervention <span "="">at 6 months of follow-up. <b>Results:</b> An improved stump control is accomplished by means of myoplasty and myodesis through an end-cap. Stride width improved from 0.21</span><span "=""> </span>m pre-op to<span "=""> </span>0.13<span "=""> </span>m post-op, and more symmetrical stride length (<span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">△</span></span>0.21<span "=""> </span>m pre-op vs. <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">△</span></span>0.06<span "=""> </span>m post-op) was noted, indicating improved gait quality and stability. Gait velocity increased (0.51 ± 0.04 m/s pre-op<span "=""> </span><span "="">vs. 0.64 ± 0.02 m/s post-op). <b>Conclusion:</b> This technique reveals improvements in gait parameters in</span><span "=""> </span>a transfemoral amputee treated with a new procedure. Improved prosthesis control, sitting comfort, greater hip range of motion, better gait stability, and enhanced walking abilities were noted.展开更多
基金supported by Independent Project of Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Science(No: ZZ07006)
文摘Objective: To observe the therapeutic efficacy of fire-needle therapy plus tuina in treating primary knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in the elderly. Methods: Twenty-three patients with KOA were intervened by pricking with fire-needle therapy plus tuina, and evaluated by using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) before and after intervention. Results: After intervention, the total score, scores of pain, rigidity, and activities of daily living of WOMAC dropped significantly (P&lt;0.05). Conclusion: Pricking with fire needle plus tuina can produce a significant therapeutic efficacy in treating KOA in the elderly, thus worth application in clinic.
文摘<b>Introduction:</b> Transfemoral amputation results in a prosthesis<span "=""> </span>which bears weight on the ischium. Gait disturbance,<span "=""> </span>lack of an end-bearing<span "=""> </span><span "="">stump and discomfort in the groin from the socket even while sitting, are important issues. <b>Methods:</b> This is a pilot report of an ongoing randomized blind clinical trial of a new intramedullary implant post transfemoral amputation. Here</span>, we describe<span "=""> </span>a single case illustrating the surgical technique and clinical outcome of a dysfunctional post-traumatic transfemoral amputation addressed with this implant.<span "=""> </span>Clinical gait analysis, SF-12 and VAS were assessed pre- and post-intervention <span "="">at 6 months of follow-up. <b>Results:</b> An improved stump control is accomplished by means of myoplasty and myodesis through an end-cap. Stride width improved from 0.21</span><span "=""> </span>m pre-op to<span "=""> </span>0.13<span "=""> </span>m post-op, and more symmetrical stride length (<span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">△</span></span>0.21<span "=""> </span>m pre-op vs. <span style="white-space:nowrap;"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">△</span></span>0.06<span "=""> </span>m post-op) was noted, indicating improved gait quality and stability. Gait velocity increased (0.51 ± 0.04 m/s pre-op<span "=""> </span><span "="">vs. 0.64 ± 0.02 m/s post-op). <b>Conclusion:</b> This technique reveals improvements in gait parameters in</span><span "=""> </span>a transfemoral amputee treated with a new procedure. Improved prosthesis control, sitting comfort, greater hip range of motion, better gait stability, and enhanced walking abilities were noted.