Abstract:
Objective: To observe the effect of electro-acupuncture combined with scalp acupuncture and needle implant on hemifacial spasm.
Methods: Thirty-eight cases of facial spasm were treated with electro-acupuncture combined with scalp acupuncture and needle implan.The outcome was compared with that of 32 cases treated by conventional method.
Results: The cure rate of the treatment group was 28.95%,and the total effective rate was 89.47%.The cure rate of the conventional group was 12.50%,and the total effective rate was 71.88%.The difference was significant between the two groups (
P<0.05).
Conclusions: The electro-acupuncture combined with scalp acupuncture and needle implant is effective in treatment of hemifacial spasm.Being easy to operate,it is worth bpopularizing in clinical paractice.