BACKGROUND: Clinical diagnosis of various neurological disorders involving the sensory nerves depends primarily on subjective description, which cannot be quantitatively evaluated, and is also less reproducible and s...BACKGROUND: Clinical diagnosis of various neurological disorders involving the sensory nerves depends primarily on subjective description, which cannot be quantitatively evaluated, and is also less reproducible and specific. Quantitative sensory testing methods can overcome these shortcomings and is currently used to identify the function of the C- and A-fibers. OBJECTIVE: To apply the quantitative sensory testing method for analyzing changes in temperature sensation, cryalgesia, thermalgesia, and vibration sense on the skin surface of hemiplegic patients with post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome, and to analyze the relationship between these changes and shoulder-hand syndrome. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A non-randomized, concurrent, control study was performed at the Clinic and Inpatient Department of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, between June 2000 and April 2001. PARTICIPANTS: Thirty post-stroke, hemiplegic patients were divided into shoulder-hand syndrome and control groups, according to whether patients exhibited shoulder-hand syndrome, with 15 patients in each group. METHODS: A TSA2001 quantitative sensory testing device (Medoc, Israel) was used for quantitative sensory testing. All sensory testing employed limits, testing temperature sense on the palm thenar eminence and vibration sense on the thumb metacarpal. Cold threshold was ≤ 28 ℃, warmth threshold was ≥ 36 ℃, cold-evoked pain threshold was ≤ 5 ℃, heat-evoked pain threshold was ≥ 51 ℃, vibration threshold was ≥ 5 μm/s; if a patient met one of these items, he/she was considered to be hypoanesthesia. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Cold, warm, cold-evoked pain, heat-evoked pain and vibration threshold changes on skin from the paralyzed upper extremity was measured in the shoulder-hand syndrome and control groups. RESULTS: Incidence of sensory disability in the shoulder-hand syndrome group increased more significantly than in the control group (P 〈 0.05), with the primary manifestations being decreased cold threshold (P 〈 0.05) and increased warmth threshold (P 〈 0.05). The value differences between cold and cold-evoked pain thresholds, as well as between warmth and heat-evoked pain thresholds, decreased significantly in the shoulder-hand syndrome group (P 〈 0.05). There were no significant differences between the two groups in cold-evoked pain, heat-evoked pain, or vibration thresholds. CONCLUSION: The primary manifestations of sensory impairment in hemiplegic patients with post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome were displayed as thermohypesthesia and hyperalgesia. Functional impairments of nerve fibers that control pain and temperature sense may play an important role in the pathogenesis of post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome.展开更多
Shoulder-hand syndrome(SHS)is one of the common complications of ischemic stroke.The pathogenesis is not completely clear and the therapeutic effects are not very satisfactory.As one of the Five-Shu acupoints(the gene...Shoulder-hand syndrome(SHS)is one of the common complications of ischemic stroke.The pathogenesis is not completely clear and the therapeutic effects are not very satisfactory.As one of the Five-Shu acupoints(the general terms of acupoints that the twelve meridians are located below the elbow and knee of the body),Jing acupoints is distributed at the end of fingers and toes where the twelve meridians of the human body pass by,and has the functions of stimulating the meridians and dredging the channels and collaterals.For the effects of discharging neurons,promoting cerebral blood flow and improving the brain micro-circulation,Jing acupoints bloodletting therapy can effectively relieve the clinical symptoms of the patients with SHS after stroke.Sangzhi(Mori Ramulus),with the ability of dredging the meridian and relieving the pain,is also has certain treatment functions to the SHS.In clinical practice,the combination of Jing acupoints bloodletting and Sangzhi(Mori Ramulus)have been widely used in the treatment of various diseases,and in terms of their mechanism of action,the combined treatment has a positive effect on post-stroke SHS,but there are few reports on this.Therefore,it is worth affirming the efficacy of combined treatment of SHS after stroke.This article elaborates the theoretical basis of Jing acupoints bloodletting on SHS after stroke,and the research progress of Sangzhi(Mori Ramulus)in treating SHS after stroke,which provide the theoretical guidance for the combination.展开更多
Background:Shoulder-hand syndrome(SHS)is one of the common complications after stroke,which is difficult to cure once it occurs.Early risk identification is an effective measure to prevent and treat SHS,but there is n...Background:Shoulder-hand syndrome(SHS)is one of the common complications after stroke,which is difficult to cure once it occurs.Early risk identification is an effective measure to prevent and treat SHS,but there is no effective tool to assess the risk assessment of SHS.Objective:To develop a validated tool to assess the risk of SHS occurrence after stroke.Methods:This was an observational study with a 3-step process:(1)Literature review to establish initial indicators;(2)Application of a modified Delphi method for two rounds of correspondence,with final indicators obtained by modifying each round based on expert opinion;(3)Application of hierarchical analysis to determine the weights of each indicator.Results:The initial literature review constructed4 primary indicators and 24 secondary indicators;after the first round of Delphi,a total of 10 secondary indicators were deleted and 6 secondary indicators were added,and the final indicators included 3 primary indicators and 15 secondary indicators,and in the second round,consensus was reached;by AHP analysis,the highest weight was given to existing risk factors(0.5584),followed by relevant medical history(0.3196);lastly,demographic factors(0.1220),and the scores of other secondary indicators met the requirements.Conclusion:This study establishes and constructs a post-stroke SHS risk assessment tool,which provides a basis for early identification of SHS and early intervention.Meanwhile,this study provides a methodological reference for the development of other indicatorssets.展开更多
Objective To observe the correlation between analgesic effect and duration of analgesic effect of superficial needling for shoulder pain of shoulderhand syndrome(SHS) after stroke, so as to screen the best time peri...Objective To observe the correlation between analgesic effect and duration of analgesic effect of superficial needling for shoulder pain of shoulderhand syndrome(SHS) after stroke, so as to screen the best time period of analgesia. Methods A total of 120 patients with SHS after stroke(stage I) were recruited and superficial needling therapy was applied. Two obvious tenderness points on the affected shoulder of patients were found out. The site 80–100 mm down each tenderness point was selected for superficial needling. Bimanual needling technique was applied after inserting needles. The surrounding of tenderness points was pinched and grasped by left hand above the needling, and the technique of green dragon swaying tail was applied by right hand. The needles at each acupoint were manipulated for3 min and retained for 30 min. The analgesic effect was evaluated dynamically by visual analogue scale(VAS) in 120 patients before treatment, immediately after treatment, 30 min after treatment, 1 h after treatment and 24 h after treatment. The analgesic effects at different time were statistically analyzed by generalized estimating equation. Results The mean values of VAS were 7.483, 3.950, 4.767, 5.917 and 7.217, respectively, before treatment, immediately after treatment, 30 min after treatment, 1 h after treatment and 24 h after treatment. The difference of analgesic effect at different time was statistically significant(P〈0.01); the difference of analgesic effect of superficial needling in treatment of SHS after stroke was significant between immediately after treatment and 30 min after treatment(both P〈0.05), while there was no significant difference between 1 h after treatment and 24 h after treatment(both P〈0.05). Conclusion Analgesic effect of superficial needling for shoulder pain of SHS after stroke was different at different time points and decreased over time; analgesic effect was the most significant immediately after treatment and the optimal duration of analgesic effect was from immediately to 30 min after superficial needling therapy.展开更多
目的探讨通督益脑化痰法结合针刺促进急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者康复效果。方法研究纳入112例急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者以随机数字表法纳入患者分为对照组(56例)、中医组(56例),给予对照组患者咽部肌肉电刺激治...目的探讨通督益脑化痰法结合针刺促进急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者康复效果。方法研究纳入112例急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者以随机数字表法纳入患者分为对照组(56例)、中医组(56例),给予对照组患者咽部肌肉电刺激治疗,给予中医组患者咽部肌肉电刺激结合通督益脑化痰法及针刺治疗,各组数据观察:治疗前后患者洼田饮水试验评分(water test score,WST)变化及功能性经口摄食量表(functional oral feeding scale,FOIS)评分变化、吞咽困难评价量表(dysphagia evaluation scale,VFSS)及标准吞咽功能评价量表(standard swallowing function evaluation scale,SSA)评分变化、治疗效果、并发症、治疗前后患者中医证候总积分及美国国立卫生研究院卒中量表(national institutes of health stroke scale,NIHSS)评分变化、治疗,前后患者脑源性神经营养因子(brain-derived neurotrophic factor,BDNF)及白细胞介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)水平变化、生活质量量表(generic quality of life inventory-74,GQOLI-74)评分变化。结果治疗前,各组患者WST评分、FOIS评分、VFSS评分、SSA评分、中医证候总积分以及NIHSS评分、BDNF、IL-6及TNF-α水平、GQOLI-74评分等指标比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),治疗后各组患者WST评分、FOIS评分、VFSS评分、SSA评分、中医证候总积分以及NIHSS评分、BDNF、IL-6及TNF-α水平、GQOLI-74评分等指标均改善,中医组患者治疗后WST评分、FOIS评分、VFSS评分、SSA评分、中医证候总积分以及NIHSS评分、BDNF、IL-6及TNF-α水平、GQOLI-74评分等指标均优于对照组(P<0.05);中医组患者治疗总有效率高于对照组,并发症发生率低于对照组(均P<0.05)。结论通督益脑化痰法结合针刺疗法可较好促进急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者康复,患者治疗效果提升,吞咽功能及神经功能、生活质量均改善,且患者并发症率低,较为安全可靠,值得应用。展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the therapeutic effects of acupuncture and massage for shoulder-hand syndrome in hemiplegia patients.METHODS:One hundred and twenty hemiplegia patients with stage I shoulder-hand syndrome were ra...OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the therapeutic effects of acupuncture and massage for shoulder-hand syndrome in hemiplegia patients.METHODS:One hundred and twenty hemiplegia patients with stage I shoulder-hand syndrome were randomly divided into a group treated with standardized electric acupuncture and massage,and a group treated with rehabilitation therapy for 6 weeks.The primary indices evaluated were pain on passive movement of the shoulder using the numeric pain rating scale(NPRS),and the number of patients with shoulder-hand syndrome at Steinbrocker stage II or III after treatment.The secondary indices were Fugl-Meyer evaluation of functional movement of the upper limb and hand using the modified rankin scale(MRS).RESULTS:At post-treatment evaluation and a 12-week follow-up visit,NPRS score,number of patients with stage II or III shoulder-hand syndrome,and MRS score were all improved in the acupuncture-massage group compared with the rehabilitation group(P<0.05).On Fugl-Meyer evaluation,functional movement of the upper limb was also improved in the acupuncture-massage group compared with the rehabilitation group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Standardized acupuncture-massage therapy may have curative effects on shoulder-hand syndrome in hemiplegia patients.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture on shoulder-hand syndrome in apoplectic hemiplegia. Methods: One hundred and sixty patients were randomly divided into two groups. 80 cases in t...Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture on shoulder-hand syndrome in apoplectic hemiplegia. Methods: One hundred and sixty patients were randomly divided into two groups. 80 cases in the control group was treated by conventional acupuncture by filiform needles and 80 cases in the treatment group were treated by electroacupuncture. The therapeutic effects were evaluated after two courses of treatment. Results: After two courses of treatment, the therapeutic effect for edema on back of the hand and hand pain in digital flexion and the total effective rate were better in the treatment group than in the control group (P〈0.05). Conclusion: Electroacupuncture is of significant importance for relieving pain on back of hand, preventing the muscular atrophy of hand and promoting recovery from apoplexy.展开更多
基金This study belongs under the sub-topic of"Treatment and assessment of stroke under biol-ogy-psychology-society pattern" that has received the Third-class Award of Medical Science and Technology of Hu’nan Province, No. 200203-U-08
文摘BACKGROUND: Clinical diagnosis of various neurological disorders involving the sensory nerves depends primarily on subjective description, which cannot be quantitatively evaluated, and is also less reproducible and specific. Quantitative sensory testing methods can overcome these shortcomings and is currently used to identify the function of the C- and A-fibers. OBJECTIVE: To apply the quantitative sensory testing method for analyzing changes in temperature sensation, cryalgesia, thermalgesia, and vibration sense on the skin surface of hemiplegic patients with post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome, and to analyze the relationship between these changes and shoulder-hand syndrome. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A non-randomized, concurrent, control study was performed at the Clinic and Inpatient Department of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, between June 2000 and April 2001. PARTICIPANTS: Thirty post-stroke, hemiplegic patients were divided into shoulder-hand syndrome and control groups, according to whether patients exhibited shoulder-hand syndrome, with 15 patients in each group. METHODS: A TSA2001 quantitative sensory testing device (Medoc, Israel) was used for quantitative sensory testing. All sensory testing employed limits, testing temperature sense on the palm thenar eminence and vibration sense on the thumb metacarpal. Cold threshold was ≤ 28 ℃, warmth threshold was ≥ 36 ℃, cold-evoked pain threshold was ≤ 5 ℃, heat-evoked pain threshold was ≥ 51 ℃, vibration threshold was ≥ 5 μm/s; if a patient met one of these items, he/she was considered to be hypoanesthesia. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Cold, warm, cold-evoked pain, heat-evoked pain and vibration threshold changes on skin from the paralyzed upper extremity was measured in the shoulder-hand syndrome and control groups. RESULTS: Incidence of sensory disability in the shoulder-hand syndrome group increased more significantly than in the control group (P 〈 0.05), with the primary manifestations being decreased cold threshold (P 〈 0.05) and increased warmth threshold (P 〈 0.05). The value differences between cold and cold-evoked pain thresholds, as well as between warmth and heat-evoked pain thresholds, decreased significantly in the shoulder-hand syndrome group (P 〈 0.05). There were no significant differences between the two groups in cold-evoked pain, heat-evoked pain, or vibration thresholds. CONCLUSION: The primary manifestations of sensory impairment in hemiplegic patients with post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome were displayed as thermohypesthesia and hyperalgesia. Functional impairments of nerve fibers that control pain and temperature sense may play an important role in the pathogenesis of post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome.
文摘Shoulder-hand syndrome(SHS)is one of the common complications of ischemic stroke.The pathogenesis is not completely clear and the therapeutic effects are not very satisfactory.As one of the Five-Shu acupoints(the general terms of acupoints that the twelve meridians are located below the elbow and knee of the body),Jing acupoints is distributed at the end of fingers and toes where the twelve meridians of the human body pass by,and has the functions of stimulating the meridians and dredging the channels and collaterals.For the effects of discharging neurons,promoting cerebral blood flow and improving the brain micro-circulation,Jing acupoints bloodletting therapy can effectively relieve the clinical symptoms of the patients with SHS after stroke.Sangzhi(Mori Ramulus),with the ability of dredging the meridian and relieving the pain,is also has certain treatment functions to the SHS.In clinical practice,the combination of Jing acupoints bloodletting and Sangzhi(Mori Ramulus)have been widely used in the treatment of various diseases,and in terms of their mechanism of action,the combined treatment has a positive effect on post-stroke SHS,but there are few reports on this.Therefore,it is worth affirming the efficacy of combined treatment of SHS after stroke.This article elaborates the theoretical basis of Jing acupoints bloodletting on SHS after stroke,and the research progress of Sangzhi(Mori Ramulus)in treating SHS after stroke,which provide the theoretical guidance for the combination.
基金This research was supported by Harbin Medical University Innovative Scientific Research Funding Project(No.2020-kyywf-1487).
文摘Background:Shoulder-hand syndrome(SHS)is one of the common complications after stroke,which is difficult to cure once it occurs.Early risk identification is an effective measure to prevent and treat SHS,but there is no effective tool to assess the risk assessment of SHS.Objective:To develop a validated tool to assess the risk of SHS occurrence after stroke.Methods:This was an observational study with a 3-step process:(1)Literature review to establish initial indicators;(2)Application of a modified Delphi method for two rounds of correspondence,with final indicators obtained by modifying each round based on expert opinion;(3)Application of hierarchical analysis to determine the weights of each indicator.Results:The initial literature review constructed4 primary indicators and 24 secondary indicators;after the first round of Delphi,a total of 10 secondary indicators were deleted and 6 secondary indicators were added,and the final indicators included 3 primary indicators and 15 secondary indicators,and in the second round,consensus was reached;by AHP analysis,the highest weight was given to existing risk factors(0.5584),followed by relevant medical history(0.3196);lastly,demographic factors(0.1220),and the scores of other secondary indicators met the requirements.Conclusion:This study establishes and constructs a post-stroke SHS risk assessment tool,which provides a basis for early identification of SHS and early intervention.Meanwhile,this study provides a methodological reference for the development of other indicatorssets.
基金Supported by State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People’s Republic of China "Twelfth FiveYear Plan" key specialty construction projectMajor scientific project of Changning District Science and Technology Commission:CNKW2013Z05+1 种基金Traditional Chinese medicine scientific research fund project of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning:2014LQ021ATCM of Shanghai style heritage research base project of Shanghai Municipal Health Bureau:ZYSNXD-CCHPGC-JD-004
文摘Objective To observe the correlation between analgesic effect and duration of analgesic effect of superficial needling for shoulder pain of shoulderhand syndrome(SHS) after stroke, so as to screen the best time period of analgesia. Methods A total of 120 patients with SHS after stroke(stage I) were recruited and superficial needling therapy was applied. Two obvious tenderness points on the affected shoulder of patients were found out. The site 80–100 mm down each tenderness point was selected for superficial needling. Bimanual needling technique was applied after inserting needles. The surrounding of tenderness points was pinched and grasped by left hand above the needling, and the technique of green dragon swaying tail was applied by right hand. The needles at each acupoint were manipulated for3 min and retained for 30 min. The analgesic effect was evaluated dynamically by visual analogue scale(VAS) in 120 patients before treatment, immediately after treatment, 30 min after treatment, 1 h after treatment and 24 h after treatment. The analgesic effects at different time were statistically analyzed by generalized estimating equation. Results The mean values of VAS were 7.483, 3.950, 4.767, 5.917 and 7.217, respectively, before treatment, immediately after treatment, 30 min after treatment, 1 h after treatment and 24 h after treatment. The difference of analgesic effect at different time was statistically significant(P〈0.01); the difference of analgesic effect of superficial needling in treatment of SHS after stroke was significant between immediately after treatment and 30 min after treatment(both P〈0.05), while there was no significant difference between 1 h after treatment and 24 h after treatment(both P〈0.05). Conclusion Analgesic effect of superficial needling for shoulder pain of SHS after stroke was different at different time points and decreased over time; analgesic effect was the most significant immediately after treatment and the optimal duration of analgesic effect was from immediately to 30 min after superficial needling therapy.
文摘目的探讨通督益脑化痰法结合针刺促进急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者康复效果。方法研究纳入112例急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者以随机数字表法纳入患者分为对照组(56例)、中医组(56例),给予对照组患者咽部肌肉电刺激治疗,给予中医组患者咽部肌肉电刺激结合通督益脑化痰法及针刺治疗,各组数据观察:治疗前后患者洼田饮水试验评分(water test score,WST)变化及功能性经口摄食量表(functional oral feeding scale,FOIS)评分变化、吞咽困难评价量表(dysphagia evaluation scale,VFSS)及标准吞咽功能评价量表(standard swallowing function evaluation scale,SSA)评分变化、治疗效果、并发症、治疗前后患者中医证候总积分及美国国立卫生研究院卒中量表(national institutes of health stroke scale,NIHSS)评分变化、治疗,前后患者脑源性神经营养因子(brain-derived neurotrophic factor,BDNF)及白细胞介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)水平变化、生活质量量表(generic quality of life inventory-74,GQOLI-74)评分变化。结果治疗前,各组患者WST评分、FOIS评分、VFSS评分、SSA评分、中医证候总积分以及NIHSS评分、BDNF、IL-6及TNF-α水平、GQOLI-74评分等指标比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),治疗后各组患者WST评分、FOIS评分、VFSS评分、SSA评分、中医证候总积分以及NIHSS评分、BDNF、IL-6及TNF-α水平、GQOLI-74评分等指标均改善,中医组患者治疗后WST评分、FOIS评分、VFSS评分、SSA评分、中医证候总积分以及NIHSS评分、BDNF、IL-6及TNF-α水平、GQOLI-74评分等指标均优于对照组(P<0.05);中医组患者治疗总有效率高于对照组,并发症发生率低于对照组(均P<0.05)。结论通督益脑化痰法结合针刺疗法可较好促进急性缺血性卒中吞咽障碍痰瘀阻络证患者康复,患者治疗效果提升,吞咽功能及神经功能、生活质量均改善,且患者并发症率低,较为安全可靠,值得应用。
基金Supported by The Fund of Research into Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncturea-clinically Applied Research Task of Sichuan Provincial Tcm Administration in 2008
文摘OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the therapeutic effects of acupuncture and massage for shoulder-hand syndrome in hemiplegia patients.METHODS:One hundred and twenty hemiplegia patients with stage I shoulder-hand syndrome were randomly divided into a group treated with standardized electric acupuncture and massage,and a group treated with rehabilitation therapy for 6 weeks.The primary indices evaluated were pain on passive movement of the shoulder using the numeric pain rating scale(NPRS),and the number of patients with shoulder-hand syndrome at Steinbrocker stage II or III after treatment.The secondary indices were Fugl-Meyer evaluation of functional movement of the upper limb and hand using the modified rankin scale(MRS).RESULTS:At post-treatment evaluation and a 12-week follow-up visit,NPRS score,number of patients with stage II or III shoulder-hand syndrome,and MRS score were all improved in the acupuncture-massage group compared with the rehabilitation group(P<0.05).On Fugl-Meyer evaluation,functional movement of the upper limb was also improved in the acupuncture-massage group compared with the rehabilitation group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Standardized acupuncture-massage therapy may have curative effects on shoulder-hand syndrome in hemiplegia patients.
文摘Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture on shoulder-hand syndrome in apoplectic hemiplegia. Methods: One hundred and sixty patients were randomly divided into two groups. 80 cases in the control group was treated by conventional acupuncture by filiform needles and 80 cases in the treatment group were treated by electroacupuncture. The therapeutic effects were evaluated after two courses of treatment. Results: After two courses of treatment, the therapeutic effect for edema on back of the hand and hand pain in digital flexion and the total effective rate were better in the treatment group than in the control group (P〈0.05). Conclusion: Electroacupuncture is of significant importance for relieving pain on back of hand, preventing the muscular atrophy of hand and promoting recovery from apoplexy.