To observe the clinical efficacy of chicken-claw needling with blade needle for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).
Methods
2
A total of 30 patients with PHN were treated with chicken-claw needling with blade needle
the most painful area
costal angle on the same side with the affected intercostal nerve and the midpoint of the line connecting the first two points along the intercostal nerve were selected as treatment points
without needle retained
once a week
a total of 2 times were required. Before and after treatment
the scores of pain visual analogue scale (VAS) and dermatology life quality index (DLQI) were observed
and the clinical efficacy was evaluated after treatment. The recurrence rate of neuralgia was evaluated on the 60th day after treatment.
Results
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After treatment
the scores of VAS and DLQI were decreased compared with those before treatment (
P
<
0.05). Of 30 patients
4 cases were cured
20 cases showed markedly efficacy
4 cases were improved
2 cases were ineffective
the total effective rate was 93.3% (28/30). The recurrence rate of neuralgia was 6.7% (2/30).
Conclusion
2
Chicken-claw needling with blade needle could effectively relieve the pain in patients with PHN
improve the quality of life and reduce the recurrence rate of neuralgia.
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