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ACTCM LIBRARY NEWSLETTER

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August, 2017 library@actcm.edu _________________________________________ ____________________________________________

NEWLY ACQUIRED BOOKS

The Fundamentals of Acupuncture by Nigel Ching, Foreword by Charles Buck;

Singing Dragon, 2017. [E-Book version is available; E-Books are accessible from

personal devices and do not have return deadlines, which can be a convenient

option.]

This accessible textbook clearly explains the basic foundations and principles of

acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. With over 70 illustrations, it covers the theories of

yin and yang, the five phases, the physiology of the body, the internal organs, the channel

system, acupuncture point categories, the point functions and indications, needling

techniques and aetiological factors. Authoritative, yet readable, this is a vital addition to

the shelves of all students of Chinese medicine.

Motor Point Acupuncture Workshop: From the Chinese Medicine that Works

Workshop by Richard Hazel; CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016.

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This is a slide deck that was used for presentation at a Chinese Medicine That Works

Motor Point Acupuncture workshop. It is not a book with explanation. It is meant to be a

guide for pain referral patterns and motor point location for acupuncturists.

Motor Point Acupuncture Workshop: Chinese Medicine that Works 2 Day Workshop

by Richard Hazel; CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016.

This is a slide deck from the Motor Point Acupuncture 2 Day Workshop for Chinese

Medicine That Works in September 2016. This is not a book of motor point location. It is

a presentation with specific injuries of the Neck, Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist, Back, and

Foot. There are images of pain referral patterns and the motor point location for the

muscles discussed.

KAMPO: a Clinical Guide to Theory and Practice (2nd Edition) by Keisetsu Otsuka;

Singing Dragon, 2017. [E-Book version is available; E-Books are accessible from

personal devices and do not have return deadlines, which can be a convenient

option.]

Kampo, a traditional Japanese medical system derived from Classical Chinese Medicine

and comprising unique diagnostic methods, herbal formulas and therapeutic approaches,

is made accessible to English-speaking practitioners through this definitive translation of

Dr. Keisetsu Otsuka's classic work. This clinical handbook summarizes diagnostic theory

and methodology then leads onto a section including 80 principal formulas followed by a

therapeutic section organised according to allopathic definitions of disease. It follows a

systems approach in internal medicine beginning with respiratory and cardiovascular

disorders, moving through a comprehensive analysis of all the body systems. Essential

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clinical information on how differential diagnosis and formula selection is achieved is

outlined within the Kampo tradition. A comprehensive index of 120 major herbal

formulas and 180 individual herbal ingredients is included, as is the translators' original

Glossary of terms designed to clarify concepts of health and disease unique to Kampo and

Japanese culture.

The translators have taken care to retain Dr. Otsuka's own thoughts and opinions on how

to study Kampo, as well as demonstrative case studies from his own files, making this a

direct source of his wisdom and teachings. Also including an overview of Kampo in the

current age and guidance on integrating it into modern practice, this is an essential

resource for anyone practicing or studying in this tradition.

Secrets of the Hidden Vessels: Explains How Chinese Acupuncture Works in Terms

Western Readers can Understand by Fletcher Kovich; CuriousPages Publishing,

2017.

Chinese acupuncture is usually described using ancient poetic concepts that cannot be

directly translated into today’s medical terms, which poses a considerable problem for

anyone trying to understand how acupuncture works and what it’s capable of.

To overcome this, the author spent ten years developing a new approach to explaining

Chinese medicine, and also a groundbreaking explanation of how acupuncture works—all

using terms and concepts familiar to today’s readers.

The book describes the Chinese medicine organ functions in contemporary terms,

demonstrating the parallels with the organs known today. And other key elements of

Chinese medicine knowledge are similarly explained, such as how our thought patterns

can interfere with our organ functions to produce ill health. For example, the book

describes how our thoughts interact with our pancreas to produce IBS, and interact with

our liver to produce the many physical conditions related to stress. And the conditions

produced by our other organs are also clearly explained, together with their causes—

whether physical, mental or emotional. And with all conditions, a straightforward

description is provided of how Chinese acupuncture works to successfully treat them.

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The book

enables acupuncture students to learn the Chinese organ functions and disease

mechanisms more easily;

enables acupuncture practitioners to clearly and concisely explain the key aspects

of Chinese acupuncture to patients, using terms and concepts the patient can

understand;

provides general readers with great insights into their own health conditions; and

enables medics, and anyone whose knowledge is confined to contemporary

medical concepts, to understand the key aspect of Chinese acupuncture.

Healing in Urology: Clinical Guidebook to Herbal and Alternative Therapies Edited

by Bilal Chughtai, et al; WSPC, 2016.

There is a clear need for a more comprehensive and inclusive body of information for

supplementary and alternate treatment of urological conditions. To meet this need, our

book will compile evidence-based information for clinicians, healthcare providers, and

patients. As the first comprehensive educational guidebook focusing on alternative

therapies for urological ailments, this book will be useful for healthcare providers as well

as patients suffering from these conditions (including urinary tract infections, benign

prostatic hyperplasia, kidney stones, incontinence, and pelvic pain) who are looking for

alternative and supplementary remedies. Many physicians and patients are reluctant to use

these remedies and this book will demystify this area in urology.

The Extended Meridians of Zen Shiatsu: a Guidebook and Colouring Book by Elaine

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Liechti and Vicky Smyth; Singing Dragon, 2017.

This guidebook and colouring book allows you to colour and draw along the path of each

meridian, supporting visual learning. An effective revision tool for students of Zen

shiatsu, it includes 39 double-page spreads with anatomical meridian drawings and tips

on locating the meridian and the points. Appropriate treatment positions are also covered,

with photographs illustrating the positions for the arms and legs. There are blank

anatomical drawings at the back of the book for you to freely colour and draw on to aid

your understanding and memory of the extended meridians, which are notoriously tricky

to locate and remember. Colour drawings showing the multiple meridians in relation to

each other are included at the back of the book for reference.

Plain and Simple Guide to Therapeutic Massage Bodywork Examinations (3rd.

Edition) by Laura Allen; LWW, 2017.

This practical resource prepares you for licensing success with straightforward coverage

focused on “need to know” information and a wide range of proven study tools.

KEY FEATURES:

prepU, an adaptive quizzing program proven to increase success rates on national

exams, is available to help you improve your performance on exam day.

Reviewing the Essentials provides an overview of the material in each chapter.

Reviewing the Terms recaps the vocabulary and tasks you need to master to be

successful on the exam.

Tip for passing in each chapter provide great study tips and strategies for taking

the exam.

New Practical Application boxes connect key information to massage therapy

practice.

Anatomical illustrations clarify key concepts and structures.

Affirmations help you maintain a positive attitude about passing the exam.

A wide range of online learning tools, including interactive flashcards, videos,

animations, labelling activities, and game-show style games, help you study and review.

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Instant Pain Relief with Acupressure: 25 Proven Remedies for the Most Common

Diseases by Marcus A. Pfeiffer; Independently published, 2017

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method that involves applying pressure to

certain points on the body to relieve pain. The human body has fourteen “highways” that

carry energy throughout the body. These highways are called meridians. All acupressure

points are on one of these meridians. Acupressure is the most effective and most easy

method for self-treatment of many ailments, especially tension-related ailments, by

simply using the power and sensitivity of the human hand. In this book you will find easy

to learn and easy to apply treatments for ailments like * Anxiety * Nausea * Eye pain *

Diarrhea * Sore throat * Depressions * Acne * Allergy * Back Pain * Lack of

Concentration * Acute bronchitis * Headache * Menstrual complaints * Migraine ... and

others. All treatments are very easy and fast to learn and you can immediately apply them

after learning them. You not only can apply them at yourself, but you also can apply them

at your beloved ones. There is no reason to suffer from any pain, you have the tool to help

yourself and others.

Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy (4th. Edition) by Clinical Editors: Carolyn

Gersch, et al; LWW, 2017.

Build a strong platform of pharmacology knowledge and skills with. . .

NEW and updated content on the newest approved medications and dosages and

NEW tables listing:

NEW vaccines and treatment for biological weapons exposure

NEW treatment and antidotes for chemical weapons exposure

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NEW herbal drugs content

NEW icons and images that clarify content

Revised and updated content on the concepts of pharmacokinetics,

pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics

Pharmacology basics – How drugs are derived, developed, classified, and

administered; classes of drugs by body system; their uses and mechanisms

“Nurse Joy” and “Nurse Jake” illustrated characters offering tips and insights

throughout

Quick-scan format with concise, bulleted content

Hundreds of illustrations and diagrams explaining key concepts and providing

clear direction on administering drugs; drug distribution, absorption, and

metabolism; potential drug interactions; adverse reactions; how different classes

of drugs work in different body systems

Special chapter features:

o Just the facts – A quick summary of chapter content

o Advice from the experts – Experienced practitioners’ insights

o Prototype pro – Actions, indications, and nursing considerations for

common prototype drugs

o Nursing process – Patient assessment, diagnosis, outcome goals,

implementation, and evaluation for each type and class of drug

o Pharm function – Illustrating how drugs act in the body; recognizing and

treating adverse reactions

o Before you give that drug – Warnings to consider before you administer a

drug

o Education edge – Information to share with your patient

o Quick quiz – End-of-chapter questions with answers/explanations, to help

you remember the essentials

End-of-book multiple-choice Q&A; Quick Guides to Medication Safety,

Ophthalmic and Dermatologic Drugs, and Abbreviations to Avoid; Glossary of

essential pharmacology terms.

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ARTICLE ABSTRACTS

“The Integrative TCM Treatment of Cruciate Ligament Injury” Karl Zippelius; The

Journal of Chinese Medicine, No. 114, 5-14, 2017.

This article describes the integrative TCM treatment of cruciate ligament injury. It

includes diagnostic information and strategies for treatment according to three phases:

acute (absorption), sub-acute (reconstruction) and chronic (rehabilitation). Internal and

external herbal medicine prescriptions are utilised, as well as acupuncture, moxibustion

and other adjunctive TCM methods. Two case studies are included to illustrate the theory

presented.

“The Acupuncture Treatment of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain

Syndrome” Joseph Alban; The Journal of Chinese Medicine, No. 114, 15-22, 2017.

Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a common issue

affecting up to 14 per cent of men around the world. It not only causes significant pain,

but also urinary and sexual dysfunction and anxiety.

Acupuncture can address the numerous symptoms of CP/CPPS. This article provides an

introduction to the condition in terms of both Chinese medicine and biomedicine, and

provides a general outline for treating the condition with acupuncture.

“Working Towards Clinical Excellence: The Source Point Clinic” Peter Deadman &

Graeme McCracken; The Journal of Chinese Medicine, No. 114, 23-29, 2017.

This article is a transcription of an interview with Graeme McCracken, the founder and

clinical director of Source Point, a ground-breaking multi-bed clinic in Devon (UK) that

provides patients with affordable and accessible acupuncture and Chinese medicine

treatment, while providing practitioners with a good wage, fair working conditions and a

nourishing, educational and supportive environment. According to the Source Point

business model, care of the practitioner is seen to be just as important as care of the

patient.

“A Revised Neuromyofascial Understanding for the Neck, Head and Facial Channel

Sinews based on the Ling Shu” Melissa Lee & Poney Chiang; The Journal of Chinese

Medicine, No. 114, 39-55, 2017.

The Channel Sinews ('Jing Jin', 筋經), originally described in the Ling Shu (Divine Pivot),

have lost much of their clinical significance and relevance in modern acupuncture

practice. In the contemporary traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) curriculum, the

Channel Sinews are presented as symbolic descriptions of the myofascial system. This

approach has its limitations, as myofascial anatomy alone does not adequately account for

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the pathways of the Channel Sinews on the neck, head and face. We have found that

when the cranial and cervical nerves are included, there is a very high degree of overlap

between neuromyofascial anatomy and the traditional pathways and disease descriptions

of the Channel Sinews. This paper compares the Channel Sinews on the neck, head and

face with neuromyofascial anatomy and assigns precise anatomical structures and

landmarks. Our analysis demonstrates that there is a very high probability that the Ling

Shu was recording precise neuroanatomical structures when describing the Channel

Sinew pathways of the neck, head and face.

“Enhanced Recovery from Bell’s Palsy with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal

Medicine: A Case Report” Jessica Cooper, Yong Deng and Jeffrey Langland; The

Journal of Chinese Medicine, No. 114, 56-60, 2017.

This case report demonstrates the ability of acupuncture to enhance the recovery of a

patient suffering from symptoms associated with Bell's palsy where conventional

treatment had failed. Prior to acupuncture intervention, the patient had experienced acute

facial paralysis and had been prescribed conventional allopathic medical treatment,

resulting in minimal resolution of symptoms. Due to symptom persistence, the patient

sought acupuncture treatment. Following four weeks of treatment, consisting of a specific

acupuncture protocol along with a Chinese herbal prescription, noticeable recovery was

observed. The patient reported a decrease in symptoms including jaw pain, paraesthesia

of the lips and right-sided mouth and eye deviation.

“The Nei Jing and Medicine: A Response to ‘A Review of the Ancient Concepts of

Medicine’ by Doane et al.” Z’ev Rosenberg; The Journal of Chinese Medicine, No.

114, 61-62, 2017.

This article is a response to "A Review of the Ancient Concepts of Medicine" by Robert

K. Doane, Xavier Fricker & Marcus Gadau, that was published in the Journal of Chinese

Medicine issue 113, February 2017.

“Fertility and the Face” Maura Bright; The Journal of Chinese Medicine, No. 114, 63-

68, 2017.

This article describes the main aspects of traditional Chinese face diagnosis relating to

fertility, and includes various illustrative examples of famous faces as well as short

vignettes from the author's clinical practice.

“Micromassage: The Round-Headed Needle” Michael Buist; The Journal of Chinese

Medicine, No. 114, 69-71, 2017.

This article focuses on one of the least-known of the non-skin-piercing acupuncture

instruments, the 'round-headed needle'. Although originally classed as an acupuncture

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needle, this 'micromassage' tool provides a middle ground between acupressure and

acupuncture. As such, it is ideal for acupuncture students who are restricted in their use of

needles, as well as acupuncture practitioners who wish to precisely and effectively

influence acupoints without using a needle; in fact, many natural health practitioners may

find it a valuable support and enhancement to their primary modality.

“Dysbiosis, Spleen Qi, Phlegm, and Complex Difficulties” Greenwood Michael T;

Medical Acupuncture, 29(3): 128-137, 2017.

The incidence of complex chronic health conditions is rising. Some of these conditions

might have their roots in gut disturbances, which in Chinese Medicine would be

categorized as Spleen and Stomach Qi Disharmonies. In this article, the author explores

these issues from an integrative perspective and suggests areas where acupuncture

techniques could be helpful. Five cases are described briefly to illustrate the use of

acupuncture.

“Is Electroacupuncture Treatment More Effective in Somatic Tinnitus than in

Nonsomatic Tinnitus?” Low Wong-Kein, et al; Medical Acupuncture, 29(3): 138-144,

2017.

Background: In recent years, evidence has been accumulating linking subjective tinnitus

to the somatosensory system. Somatic tinnitus is defined as tinnitus in which forceful

contractions of jaw and neck muscles modulate the psychoacoustic attributes of tinnitus,

such as pitch and loudness. Being a somatosensory-based treatment modality, needling

might well be more effective for treating somatic than nonsomatic tinnitus.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of electroacupuncture

(EA) treatment between patients with somatic and nonsomatic tinnitus.

Materials and Methods: A single-blinded prospective study was carried wherein 27

patients with tinnitus were divided into either a somatic or a nonsomatic group, based on

whether their tinnitus could be modulated by at least one of a series of forceful jaw and

neck muscular contraction maneuvers. Tinnitus responses were evaluated after a single

session of EA on selected acupoints for 30 minutes.

Results: Seventeen of the 27 patients (63.0%) studied were found to have somatic

tinnitus. Generalized estimating equation model analysis did not find any overall

statistically significant difference in EA response between patients with somatic and

nonsomatic tinnitus. However, patients with somatic tinnitus who were consistent in their

responses to the muscular contraction maneuvers were more likely to improve with EA

than variable responders to these maneuvers (62.5% versus 22.0%).

Conclusions: EA did not provide increased benefits for patients with somatic tinnitus,

compared to those with nonsomatic tinnitus overall. However, within the somatic tinnitus

group, a subpopulation of patients appeared to be relatively more responsive to EA

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treatment.

“Immune Modulation and Treatment of Human Papilloma Virus-Related Warts

with Energetics of Living Systems Acupuncture” Brustin Rom, et al; Medical

Acupuncture, 29(3): 145-154, 2017.

Background: Cutaneous warts are small skin lesions formed as a result of infection by

the human papilloma virus (HPV). In the lesion, viral manipulation creates a

microenvironment that favors virus survival and reproduction. Most lesions eventually

regress, probably as a result of a Th1-mediated immune response. However, some warts

fail to regress and become persistent.

Objective: The efficacy of treatment of persistent HPV-caused warts with Energetics of

Living Systems acupuncture and monitored immune system involvement was tested.

Methods: Eighteen patients with persistent warts were recruited for the study; 9 received

acupuncture treatment and 9 received placebo. Each patient was treated 4 times.

Results: Clinical success was defined as total clearance of all lesions with no recurrence

for 3 months. In the treatment group, clinical success was 36.6% versus 0% in the

placebo group. In the treatment group, the level of interleukin (IL)–10 decreased. In a

comparison of patients with cleared warts and overall patients with nonresponding warts,

different expression levels of IL-8, IL-10, tumor necrosis factor–α, IL-6, and interferon-γ

were found, although these differences were not always statistically significant. Trends of

differences (not significant) were observed in leukocyte levels. Acupuncture eliminated

persistent warts in some of the patients, along with inducing changes in immunologic

parameters.

Conclusions: Taking the clinical and immunologic outcomes together, clearance of

persistent warts following acupuncture might be due to a shift toward a Th1 immune

response, or an anti-inflammatory effect against the lesion-induced microenvironment.

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“Successful Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy with Electroacupuncture: Two

Cases” Hawks Matthew Kendall; Medical Acupuncture, 29(3): 163-165, 2017.

Background: Achilles tendinopathy is a common injury for active patient populations

and is challenging to treat. Acupuncture tendon–based therapy was first described in the

Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine. In modern times, specific techniques

have been described poorly in the literature. The aim of this case report is to describe a

new technique of acupuncture for the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy and provide 2

illustrative cases.

Cases: Treatments for the 2 patients were performed in a deployed military treatment

facility. SERIN® 0.25 mm × 40 mm needles placed at BL 60, BL 61, KI 3, and KI 4, with

needles directed into the Achilles tendon of each patient. Needles were inserted until a

firm catch of the needle entering the tendon was discerned. Energy was placed from KI

3(–) → KI 4(+) and BL61 (–) → BL 60(+) at 30 Hz for 15 minutes.

Results: Both patients reported symptomatic reduction in Achilles tendinopathy pain and

functional improvement following the described treatments.

Conclusions: This case series describes two cases of successful Achilles tendinopathy

therapy using direct tendon needle insertion with electrostimulation. This novel technique

may provide an effective adjunct to traditional therapies in the treatment of Achilles

tendinopathy.

“Brief Introduction to Professor Gao Wei-bin’s Needling Technique of ‘Ten

Acupuncture Skills’ ” Shuang-ling Liu & Wei-bin Gao; Journal of Acupuncture and

Tuina Science, 15(3): 204–208, 2017.

‘Ten Acupuncture Skills’ refers to ten types of needling techniques for difficult and

intractable neurological diseases. It has been summarized by Prof. Gao Wei-bin, a famous

traditional Chinese medicine expert in China, based upon his clinical experience for

years, including neck acupuncture for bulbar palsy, neck acupuncture for laryngeal

muscular paralysis, stuck needling technique for ocular muscular paralysis, electric field

therapy at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points for incomplete spinal paraplegia, electroacupuncture (EA)

for urination disorder, electric neck acupuncture for waking up and treating various

cerebral and nuchal diseases, EA at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points for intractable hiccup, EA at

Jiaji (EX-B 2) points for cervical and lumbar spondylopathy, antagonistic EA for post-

apoplectic hemiplegia, and EA for facial paralysis. The ten acupuncture skills are

summarized in order to guide the clinical application.

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“Effect of Low-frequency Electroacupuncture on Pancreatic Endocrine System in

Patients with Simple Obesity” Fei Gao, et al; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina

Science, 15(3): 209–213, 2017.

Objective: To observe different efficacies of low-frequency electroacupuncture (EA) on

pancreatic endocrine system in male and female patients with simple obesity due to

spleen deficiency-related dampness.

Methods: A total of 80 simple obesity patients were assigned to a male group (n=37) and

a female group (n=43). Both groups received a 30-minute low-frequency EA at

Yinlingquan (SP 9), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Fenglong (ST 40), Quchi (LI 11),

Tianshu (ST 25), Zhongwan (CV 12), Shuifen (CV 9), Qihai (CV 6) and Guanyuan (CV

4). The treatment was done once a day, and 10 times made up a course of treatment.

Patients in both groups were treated for 2 courses. Then the changes in body mass index

(BMI), serum insulin, insulin antibodies and leptin level in the two groups were observed

and analyzed.

Results: After treatment, the BMI, serum insulin, insulin antibodies and leptin levels

were significantly reduced in both groups (P<0.01 or P<0.05); the BMI and serum insulin

concentration were more significantly reduced in the male group than those in the female

group (both P<0.01); and the leptin level was more significantly reduced in the female

group than that in the male group (P<0.01).

Conclusion: EA can significantly regulate BMI and pancreatic endocrine system in both

men and women with simple obesity; however, there is a gender difference: better effect

for men in reducing BMI and serum insulin and better effect for women in reducing

serum leptin level.

“Clinical Observation on Acupoint Pressure Therapy plus Electroacupuncture for

Post-traumatic Knee Osteoarthritis” Xiao-yu Liu, et al; Journal of Acupuncture and

Tuina Science, 15(3): 214–218, 2017.

Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of Zhang’s acupoint pressure therapy plus

electroacupuncture (EA) in treating post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis.

Methods: A total of 98 eligible patients with post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis were

divided into group A and B by the random number table, 49 cases in each group. Group A

was intervened by Zhang’s acupoint pressure therapy plus EA; group

B was given medicinal fumigation. The clinical efficacies of the two groups were

compared.

Results: The markedly effective rate of group A was significantly higher than that of

group B.

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Conclusion: Zhang’s acupoint pressure therapy plus EA can produce a satisfactory

clinical efficacy in treating post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis, and is worth promotion.

“Clinical Observation of Auricular Acupoint Therapy for Pain in Early-stage

Extremity Trauma” Jie Yu & Qing-zhong Li; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina

Science, 15(3): 219–222, 2017.

Objective: To observe the efficacy of auricular acupoint sticking based on conventional

treatment in treating pain in early-stage extremity trauma.

Methods: A hundred eligible patients with acute soft tissue injury or acute closed fracture

were randomized into an observation group and a control group by their admission

sequence, 50 cases in each group. The two groups both received routine management

including routine checking, external fixing, traction, raising up the affected limb, etc., as

well as cold compress with Chinese medication (Xiao Zhong Zhi Tong Powder). In

addition to the routine management, the control group was given oral administration of

amidopyrine and phenacetin compound tablet, 1 tablet per dose, twice a day, which was

then taken only when necessary or terminated after pain subsided. The observation group

was given auricular acupoint sticking in addition to the routine management. The two

groups were compared in terms of numerical rating scale (NRS) score, therapeutic

efficacy and adverse reactions after pain was relieved.

Results: After the intervention, the NRS scores dropped significantly in both groups

(P<0.01); the NRS score in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the

control group (P<0.05). The total effective rate in the observation group was superior to

that in the control group (P<0.05). There were no severe adverse reactions in the two

groups.

Conclusion: Based on routine management, auricular acupoint sticking can produce a

more significant efficacy in treating pain in early-stage extremity trauma compared to

amidopyrine and phenacetin compound tablet; it can effectively reduce pain of the

affected limb and prevent complications; it’s easy-to-operate and safe; patients can learn

and understand it easily; its efficacy is confirmed; it enhances the satisfaction degree of

the inpatients. Therefore, this method is worth promoting in clinic.

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