[Clinical observation on acupuncture at Neimadian for analgesia postoperation of extremities]

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2005 Feb;25(2):125-7.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To observe therapeutic effect of acupuncture at Neimadian on pain after operation of four limbs.

Methods: Sixty-two patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 31 cases in each group. The observation group were treated with electroacupuncture at Neimadian for 30 min, and the control group with oral administration of tramadoli hydrochloridum. Changes of pain within 24 hours were observed.

Results: The analgesic effect in the observation group was better than that in the control group (P < 0.05).

Conclusion: Analgesic effect of acupuncture at Neimadian on pain after operation of four limbs is superior to that of oral administration of tramadoli.

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Analgesia*
  • Acupuncture Therapy*
  • Electroacupuncture
  • Humans
  • Pain Management
  • Postoperative Period