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Objective:To explore the clinical efficacy of modern rehabilitation techniques combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) external application in the treatment of knee stiffness.Methods:Prospective cohort study. A total of 80 patients with knee stiffness meeting the entry criteria admitted to the People's Hospital of Bozhou from January 2019 to December 2021 were selected and divided into the observation group ( n=40) and the control group ( n=40) according to the random ball touching method. Both groups were given routine physiotherapy. The control group was treated with TCM external application on the basis of the physiotherapy, and the observation was treated with modern rehabilitation techniques on the basis of the treatment of the control group. The goniometer was used to measure the knee flexion and extension before and after treatment, and the VAS scale was used to assess the knee pain. Fug l-Meyer motor function score was used to evaluate lower extremity motor function. Results:After treatment, the knee flexion [(96.43 ± 4.63) ° vs. (89.58 ± 4.67) °, t=6.59] in the observation group was higher than that of the control group ( P<0.01), and the extension [(8.32 ± 2.03) ° vs. (11.69 ± 2.37) °, t=6.83] in the control group was lower than that of the control group ( P<0.01); VAS score (2.06 ± 0.49 vs. 3.65 ± 0.76, t=11.12) was lower than that of the control group ( P<0.01), and Fugl Meyer motor function score (28.97 ± 3.76 vs. 20.43 ± 3.04, t=11.17) was higher than that of the control group ( P<0.01). Conclusion:The application of modern rehabilitation techniques combined with TCM external application in the treatment of knee stiffness can improve the range of motion of the knee joint, reduce the VAS score of pain, and improve the motor function.
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Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Huzhang Polou Decoction combined with acupoint application in the treatment of children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) complicated with atelectasis.Methods:A total of 105 MPP children with atelectasis and phlegm-heat obstructing lung syndrome in our hospital from August 2019 to March 2022, who met the inclusion criteria, were divided into control group (53 cases) and observation group (52 cases), by random number table method. The control group was given azithromycin sequential therapy on the basis of conventional western medicine treatment, and the observation group was given Huzhang Polou Decoction and acupoint application on the basis of the control group. Both groups were treated for 19 days. TCM syndromes were scored before and after treatment. The FEV1 and peak expiratory flow rate (PEF) were measured by pulmonary function measurement instrument. The CRP was measured by immunoturbidimetry and procalcitonin (PCT) was measured by ELISA. The recovery time of fever, disappearance time of cough and sputum, disappearance time of lung rales, lung recruitment time, and adverse reactions during treatment were recorded, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:The total effective rate was 96.15% (50/52) in the observation group and 84.91% (45/53) in the control group, and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( χ2=3.85, P=0.050). After treatment, the TCM syndrome score of the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( t=22.78, P<0.01). FEV1 [(1.87±0.29) L vs. (1.54±0.28) L, t=5.93] and PEF [(79.82±6.29) L/min vs. (74.32±6.30) L/min, t=4.48] were significantly higher than those in the control group ( P<0.01). The levels of serum CRP [(9.18±2.98) mg/L vs. (12.34±3.00) mg/L, t=5.42] and PCT [(0.60±0.15) ng/L vs. (0.96±0.21) ng/L, t=9.93] were significantly lower than those in the control group ( P<0.01). The recovery time of fever, disappearance time of cough and sputum, disappearance time of lung rale and lung recruitment time in the observation group were significantly earlier than those in the control group ( t=7.27, 6.84, 3.76, 5.87, all Ps<0.01). During treatment, the incidence of adverse reactions was 3.77% (2/53) in the control group and 1.92% (1/52) in the observation group, and there was no significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=0.32, P=0.569). Conclusion:The Huzhang Polou Decoction combined with acupoint application can improve the pulmonary function of children with MPP complicated with atelectasis, reduce the level of serum inflammatory cytokines, improve the clinical efficacy safely.
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OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical effect of multistep breathing training combined with acupoint plastering on the treatment of patients with occupational coal worker's pneumoconiosis(CWP). METHODS: Eighty cases of male occupational CWP patients were selected as the research subject using convenient sampling method. They were divided into control group(40 cases) and treatment group(40 cases) according to random number table method. The control group was given conventional treatment, while the treatment group received multistep respiratory training combined with acupoint plastering for 12 weeks based on conventional symptomatic treatment. Before and after treatment, clinical curative effect, pulmonary function, immune function, the total score of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test(CAT) Questionnaire and 6 minutes walk distance(6 MWDS) in two groups were observed. RESULTS: Before treatment, there was no statistical difference on forced vital capacity(FVC), ratio of forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV_1)/FVC, lymphocyte cluster of differentiation(CD) 4~+/CD8~+ ratio, percentage of natural killer cells(NK), total CAT scores and 6 MWD(P>0.05). After treatment, the FVC, FEV_1/FVC ratio and lymphocyte CD4~+/CD8~+ ratio increased [median: 78.3% vs 80.7%, 68.7% vs 72.5%, 1.16 vs 2.00, P<0.01], 6 MWD was increased [(430.6±45.9) vs(494.8±58.7) m, P<0.01], and CAT total score was decreased [(18.1±5.6) vs(15.5±5.3) points, P<0.01] in the treatment group compared with the control group. There was no significant difference in NK cell percentage between the two groups(P>0.05). CONCLUSION: Multistep respiratory training combined with acupoint plastering can alleviate the clinical symptoms such as cough, and shortness of breath of patients with CWP, improve their lung function, regulate the function of immunity, as well as improve sports endurance.
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Objective To explore the clinical effect of Weitan-Waifu powder combined with acupuncture on postoperative gastroparesis in patients with digestive tract tumors. Methods Patients with gastric fistula after 97 cases of gastric surgery admitted to our hospital from March 2014 to March 2017 were randomly divided into treatment group (48 cases) and control group (49 case) by random number table method. The control group received routine basic treatment. The treatment group was treated with Weitan-Waifu powder and acupuncture on the basis of the control group. The serum gastrin and gastric juice were compared before and after treatment. The gastrointestinal motility recovery time, gastric tube extraction time, and time of first feeding after surgery were recorded. Results After treatment, the gastric emptying time (38.6 ± 2.9 min vs. 43.1 ± 3.7 min, t=-6.658), gastric tube extraction time (6.6 ± 1.5 d vs. 8.2 ± 1.9 d, t=-4.597), and first feeding time (8.5 ± 2.0 d vs. 12.0 ± 2.9 d, t=-6.906) were significantly lower in the treatment group than those in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the serum gastrin levels of the treatment group (115.3 ± 8.1 ng/L vs. 107.6 ± 9.5 ng/L, t=4.292) were significantly higher than the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the gastric juice volume (252.8 ± 51.9 ml/d vs. 375.1 ± 88.6 ml/d, t=-8.273) of the treatment group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the clinical treatment effect of the treatment group was of the treatment group better than that of the control group (Z=-2.003, P=0.045). Conclusions The Weitan-Waifu powder combined with acupuncture and moxibustion for postoperative gastroparesis in patients with digestive tract tumors can effectively shorten the treatment time, improve serum gastrin levels, and improve the therapeutic effect.
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Objective To observe clinical effect of Huxiang-Yangwei powder combined with conventional western medicine on gastric motility and gastrointestinal hormones in patients with chronic atrophic gastritis. Methods A total of 100 patients with chronic atrophic gastritis according to the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group, with 50 cases in each group. The control group was given routine symptomatic treatment. Based on the treatment of control group, the observation group was given Huxiang-Yangwei powder therapy. After 1 month, the gastroscope score, pathological tissue score, gastric motility index (gastric motility rhythm, gastroelectric rhythm and gastric antrum motility), and the improvement of plasma gastrointestinal hormone (MTL, GAS, SS) were compared. Results The total effective rate of the observation group was 92.0% (42/50), and the total effective rate of the control group was 78.0% (39/50), with statistically significant (Z=-2.978, P=0.003). After treatment, the under gastroscope score (0.59 ± 0.06 vs. 1.23 ± 0.17, t=4.877) and the pathological organization score (0.65 ± 0.08 vs. 1.33 ± 0.19, t=5.096) of the observation group were significantly lower than those of the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the gastric motility rhythm (76.15% ± 8.77% vs. 62.35% ± 7.31%, t=5.301), gastroelectric rhythm (81.02% ± 9.23% vs. 73.02% ± 8.43%, t=5.286), gastric antral motility (0.012 ± 0.002? vs. 0.008 ± 0.001 ?, t=4.160) of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the plasma MTL (246.73 ± 31.82 pg/ml vs. 203.86 ± 27.91 pg/ml, t=5.832), GAS (49.55 ± 6.25 pg/ml vs. 35.81 ± 4.63 pg/ml, t=5.126), SS (17.35 ± 2.76 pg/ml vs. 15.01 ± 2.60 pg/ml, t=4.970) of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions The application of Huxiang-Yangwei powder in the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis patients can repair gastric mucosa, regulate gastrointestinal hormone levels and increase gastric motility.
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Objective To explore the efficacy and adverse reaction of modified Chushi-Jiedu decoction combined with external application of purslane in the treatment of acute eczema with damp heat and skin retention. Methods A total of 80 patients with damp heat skin type acute eczema were collected in the department of Dermatology of our hospital from January to December of 2017, and the patients were randomly divided into two groups, each 40 cases. The control group was treated with Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets and hydrocortisone ointment, and the observation group was treated with modified Chushi-Jiedu decoction combined with external application of purslane. The effects and adverse reaction of two groups were compared after 2 weeks of treatment. Results The total effective rate of the observation group was 97.5% (39/40), and the control group was 80.0% (32/40), where the comparison difference between the two groups was statistically significant (χ2=6.135, P=0.013). After treatment, the lesion area and lesion form and pruritus scores of the observation group were significantly lower than those of the control group (t value were 5.060, 4.391, 8.761, P<0.01); the levels of IL-4 (0.15 ± 0.06 ng/L vs. 0.31 ± 0.08 ng/L, t=10.119), TNF-α (19.03 ± 3.26 ng/L vs. 25.58 ± 4.03 ng/L, t=7.992) of the observation group were significantly lower than those of the control group (P<0.01). The levels of CD4+(33.42% ± 3.53 % vs. 27.38% ± 3.06%, t=8.177), CD4+/CD8+(1.37 ± 0.28 vs. 0.97 ± 0.19, t=7.170) in observation group were significantly higher than the control group (P<0.01), and the levels of CD8+(24.32% ± 2.10% vs. 28.03% ± 2.51%, t=7.476) was significantly lower than the control group ( P<0.01). Conclusions The modificatied Chushi-Jiedu decoction combined with external application of purslane is safe and effective for the treatment of acute eczema with damp heat and skin type, and it can alleviate the inflammatory reaction and improve the immunity of the body.
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OBJECTIVES: We report on a case-study of a silicosis sufferer with lung cancer, who was exposed to cement dust through plastering and waterproof work in the construction industry. METHODS: We reviewed his personal history including employment, medical record and estimated level of carcinogenic materials in the work place in order to evaluate the possible source of his lung cancer. RESULTS: The patient was a non-smoker and there was no family history of lung cancer. His medical record did not reveal anything of concern. He was exposed to cement dust while he had worked for 20 years as a plasterer and waterproof worker. After complaining of chest pain, he was examined and subsequently diagnosed with lung cancer (RUL, adenocarcinoma; cT4N2M1). He was treated in a hospital for 3 months before passing away. Radiological evaluation by high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) revealed micronodules with a profusion category 1 (p/p, 1/1) in the perilymphatic distribution, which indicated silicosis. Small amounts of cement dust which included silica was identified by environmental evaluation of his work place. He never worked with asbestos related material, which was confirmed by HRCT examination. CONCLUSIONS: We concluded that the patient's silicosis with lung cancer was an occupational-caused disease due to exposure to cement dust.