Clinical observation on scalp acupuncture for diffusion tensor imaging in cerebral palsy children with periventricular leukomalacia

Objective To observe the effect of Governor Vessel-unblocking and mind-refreshing needling technique on diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in cerebral palsy (CP) children with periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) and investigate the underlying mechanism. Methods A total of 18 CP children with PVL received...

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Published in:Journal of acupuncture and tuina science 2017-02, Vol.15 (1), p.36-41
Main Authors: Zhao, Wen-jian, Liu, Zhen-huan, Li, Nuo, Zhao, Yong, Fu, Wen-jie, Jin, Bing-xu
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Language:English
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Acupuncture
Cerebral palsy
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Special Topic Study
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Summary:Objective To observe the effect of Governor Vessel-unblocking and mind-refreshing needling technique on diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in cerebral palsy (CP) children with periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) and investigate the underlying mechanism. Methods A total of 18 CP children with PVL received modern rehabilitation training and scalp acupuncture. The before-after study was conducted to compare the fractional anisotropy (FA) of the white matter fiber tracts, gross motor function measure (GMFM) score, Gesell developmental scale and changes in muscle tone. Results For the comparison before and after the first course of treatment, there were no statistical differences in DTI findings and FA values (both P >0.05); there were statistical differences in GMFM dimensions A and B (both P 0.05); and there were statistical differences in six items of Gesell development test ( P
ISSN:1672-3597
1993-0399
DOI:10.1007/s11726-017-0972-4