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Acupuncture in two cases of peripheral nerve paralysis
The American Journal of Chinese Medicine
|January 1, 1977
Summary
Acupuncture effectively treated peripheral paralysis, restoring voice in one patient and resolving facial paralysis in another. This study highlights acupuncture
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Integrative Medicine
Background:
- Peripheral paralysis, including laryngeal and facial, can significantly impact quality of life.
- Conventional treatments may not always yield complete recovery.
Observation:
- Case 1: A 34-year-old male with aphonia post-grippal infection showed vocal recovery after acupuncture.
- Case 2: A 62-year-old male with facial paralysis experienced rapid improvement with acupuncture.
Findings:
- Vocal function normalized within 4 months post-acupuncture treatment for laryngeal paralysis.
- Complete recovery from facial paralysis was achieved in 2 months following acupuncture.
Implications:
- Acupuncture presents a viable therapeutic option for peripheral paralysis.
- Further research into acupuncture's efficacy for neurological conditions is warranted.