Therapeutic observation of needle embedding for constipation after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of point needle embedding in treating constipation after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture. Methods By random number table based on the admission sequence, 85 patients with constipation after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture were randomized into an observati...

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Published in:Journal of acupuncture and tuina science 2016-06, Vol.14 (3), p.207-210
Main Author: Wang, Qun-xiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Clinical Study
Constipation
Defecation
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
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Summary:Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of point needle embedding in treating constipation after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture. Methods By random number table based on the admission sequence, 85 patients with constipation after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture were randomized into an observation group of 43 cases and a control group of 42 cases. The observation group was intervened by point needle embedding with intradermal needles, while the control group was by point application with Chinese medication. The clinical efficacies were compared between the two groups after intervention. Results After treatment, the initial defecation time and bowel movement condition were compared. Despite the residual feeling in the initial defecation, the initial defecation time and bowel movements of the observation group were significantly superior to those of the control group ( P
ISSN:1672-3597
1993-0399
DOI:10.1007/s11726-016-0926-2