[Meta-analysis on acupoint sticking therapy for facial paralysis].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the therapeutic effect and safety of acupoint sticking therapy for facial paralysis.

METHODS:

Search the literatures in the whole paper databank of China figure medical library (Jan. 1994-Dec. 2004) and China Biomedical Literature Disk Databank (Jan. 1995-Dec. 2004). Meta-analysis was conducted with RevMan 4. 2. 5 software.

RESULTS:

Sixteen controlled trials involving 2 157 patients were included. Meta-analysis indicated that there was high statistically difference between the acupoint sticking therapy and simple acupuncture therapy or Western medicine therapy.

CONCLUSION:

The acupoint sticking therapy is effective and safe for facial paralysis.

• Authors: Xian-Gang Zhou, Chuang Yang, Li-Xia Yang, Qu Zhong
• Journal: Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion (Zhongguo Zhen Jiu) Vol. 25 Issue 11 Pg. 797-802 (Nov 2005) ISSN: 0255-2930 [Print] China
• PMID: 16335210 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Meta-Analysis)

Topics

• Acupuncture Points
• Acupuncture Therapy
• China
• Facial Paralysis
• Humans