Therapeutic Observation of Contralateral Needling plus Point-toward-point Method for Hemifacial Spasm / 上海针灸杂志

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveTo observe the efficacy of contralateral needling plus point-toward-point method in treatinghemifacial spasm, and to seek the optimal treatment protocol by combining clinical data.MethodNinety-four patients with hemifacial spasm were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 47 cases in each group. The control group was by acupuncture at the affected side, while the treatment group was by contralateral needling plus point-toward-point method. The therapeutic efficacy was analyzed by comparing the changes of symptoms and the recovery of the spastic facial tissues.ResultThe symptoms in the treatment group were effectively mitigated, and the effective rate was 97.9%, significantly higher than 83.0% in the control group (P<0.05).ConclusionContralateral needling plus point-toward-point method is significantly effective in treating hemifacial spasm, and it benefits the recovery of the facial muscle function.