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  • 1Taunton, Somerset, UK.

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Home electroacupuncture offers a safe and effective option for managing persistent myofascial facial pain after surgery. Training a partner in electroacupuncture provides a practical, accessible maintenance treatment for patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Acupuncture Therapy
  • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Iatrogenic myofascial facial pain following temporomandibular joint surgery presents a chronic challenge.
  • Standard treatments, including manual acupuncture, may offer limited relief for persistent post-surgical pain.

Observation:

  • A patient with chronic myofascial facial pain, unresponsive to manual acupuncture, trialed electroacupuncture.
  • Electroacupuncture provided temporary relief, leading to the exploration of home-based treatment.
  • The patient's partner, trained in beauty therapy, was taught to administer home electroacupuncture.

Findings:

  • Home electroacupuncture administered by the patient's partner proved as effective as therapist-provided treatment.
  • The patient reported sustained pain relief and improved quality of life with the home-based approach.
Keywords:
AcupunctureOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryPain Management

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  • No adverse events were reported during the home electroacupuncture treatment period.

    • Implications:

    • Home electroacupuncture is a safe, acceptable, and practicable option for long-term myofascial pain management.
    • This approach empowers patients and caregivers, potentially reducing healthcare burdens.
    • Further research into home-based electroacupuncture for chronic pain conditions is warranted.