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Current Research Trend on Acupuncture Treatment for Nerve Regeneration and Recovery: Based on the Data of PubMed

침 치료가 신경 재생 및 회복에 미치는 영향에 대한 연구 동향: PubMed를 중심으로

  • Yang, Mi-Sung (Department of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongshin University Oriental Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Sun-Jong (Department of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongshin University Oriental Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Jin-Bong (Department of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongshin University Oriental Medicine)
  • 양미성 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 김선종 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 최진봉 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학과)
  • Received : 2014.11.04
  • Accepted : 2014.11.27
  • Published : 2014.12.27
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to explore the current research trend on acupuncture treatment for nerve regeneration and recovery effect. Methods : We investigated the researches so far, on acupuncture treatment for the nerve regeneration and recovery via searching Pubmed from 2005 up to October 2014. Data were extracted from the included studies regarding the authors, countries, type of nerve injury, type of acupuncture, treatment period, acupuncture points, assessment tool and results. Results and Conclusions : Twenty-four research papers were included in the review. Outcomes were measured by immunohistochemical results, motor behavior scores, and electrocphysiological results. All but one study favored acupuncture and electroacupuncture treatment for nerve regeneration and recovery regardless of type of nerve injury and acupuncture modality. Acupuncture treatment may have a potential for nerve regeneration and recovery and further research is required.

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