Acupuncture therapy for isolated ischemic oculomotor nerve palsy: A case report

Guan Xu; Kelin He; Xiao Ye; Songhao Ning; Quanai Zhang

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000037850

Acupuncture therapy for isolated ischemic oculomotor nerve palsy: A case report

Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Apr 19;103(16):e37850. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000037850.

Authors

Guan Xu^{1

2}, Kelin He², Xiao Ye³, Songhao Ning², Quanai Zhang²

Affiliations

¹ Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
² Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
³ Confucius Institute, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.

Abstract

Background: Isolated ischemic oculomotor nerve palsy as a type of ophthalmic disease is rarely observed in clinical practice. Quality of life is frequently impacted by isolated ischemic oculomotor nerve palsy due to its lack of treatment options and long-term visual impairment. We describe an acupuncture-treated instance of isolated ischemic oculomotor paralysis.

Methods: Acupoints including Jingming (BL 1), Chengqi (ST 1), Cuanzhu (BL 2), and Sizhukong (TE 23) on the right side, and bilateral Fengchi (GB 20), Waiguan (TE 5), Hegu (LI 4), and Zulinqi (GB 41) were selected for needling. Each treatment lasted for 30 minutes, once every other day. Acupuncture treatment was administered for a total of 11 times.

Results: Acupuncture is a promising treatment option for isolated ischemic oculomotor nerve palsy.

Conclusions: Ischemic oculomotor nerve paralysis can affect the quality of life of patients. Acupuncture intervention can promote the recovery of the disease is a very effective treatment measure.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Acupuncture Points
Acupuncture Therapy*
Acupuncture*
Humans
Oculomotor Nerve Diseases* / etiology
Oculomotor Nerve Diseases* / therapy
Quality of Life