Therapeutic observation of needle embedding for constipation after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

ABSTRACT

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of point needle embedding in treating constipation after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture. Methods:By random number table based on the admission sequence, 85 patients with constipation after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture were randomized into an observation group of 43 cases and a control group of 42 cases. The observation group was intervened by point needle embedding with intradermal needles, while the control group was by point application with Chinese medication. The clinical efficacies were compared between the two groups after intervention. Results:After treatment, the initial defecation time and bowel movement condition were compared. Despite the residual feeling in the initial defecation, the initial defecation time and bowel movements of the observation group were significantly superior to those of the control group (P Conclusion:Point needle embedding can produce a better therapeutic efficacy than Chinese medicinal application in treating constipation after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture; besides, it’s easy-to-operate.