[Acupuncture in ischemic pain of the extremities].

Abstract

In this paper is put in evidence the efficacy of reflexotherapy (acupuncture) in the treatment of ischemic pain. The vasodilatation obtained brings back to a normal aerobic glicolisis in the ischemic tissues, especially in the muscles and consequentially a total or partial analgesic effect.

• Authors: R Celoria
• Journal: Minerva medica (Minerva Med) Vol. 70 Issue 24 Pg. 1725-30 (May 19 1979) ISSN: 0026-4806 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: L'agopuntura nel dolore ischemico degli arti.
• PMID: 450312 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Analgesia (methods)
• Arm (blood supply)
• Arterial Occlusive Diseases (complications)
• Chronic Disease
• Evaluation Studies as Topic
• Humans
• Ischemia (complications)
• Leg (blood supply)
• Middle Aged
• Pain (etiology)
• Pain Management