Clinical Observation of Acupuncture in Treating Contracted Pelvic Outlet Syndrome / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

ABSTRACT

Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of contracted pelvic outlet syndrome. Methods: Fifty subjects were randomized in visit sequence into two groups; treatment group in which 27 cases were treated by anatomical needling at Ashi points and control group in which 23 cases were treated by electroacupuncture at Ashi points, Chengfu (BL 50), Chengshan (BL 57) and Yanglingquan (GB 34); the treatment was given once a day and 5 treatments made up one course; the clinical efficacy was observed after 1-2 courses. Results: The first pain-easing effects and clinical efficacy were better in treatment group than in control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Anatomical acupuncture has more advantages over electroacupuncture in the treatment of contracted pelvic outlet syndrome.