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Acupuncture analgesia and anesthesia.

T M Murphy, J J Bonica

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |July 1, 1977
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    Summary
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    Acupuncture shows short-term pain relief but lacks lasting effects or reduced medication needs. Its effectiveness for anesthesia varies, with only about 30% achieving satisfactory pain relief by Western standards.

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    Area of Science:

    • Integrative Medicine
    • Neuroscience
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Post-liberation China saw integration of Western and traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture.
    • Acupuncture points, once empirical, are now understood as areas with concentrated nerve endings.
    • Traditional Chinese medicine principles guide acupuncture practices.