116 cases of gonococcal arthritis treated with acupuncture

The present parper deseribes the combined treatment of gonococcal arthritis by acupuncture, garlic moxibustion, pricking blood, cupping and drawing hydrarthrus. Dazhui (Du 14), Quchi (LI 11) and Zusanli (St 36) points were selected, plus points along the meridian which were needled as indicated by the affected joint. Results showed that of the 116 cases, 74 were cured, 13 were markedly helped, 11 improved and 11 failed. The total effective rate was 84.5%.