The effects of electroacupuncture and acupuncture on the rat transected median nerve regeneration
| Autor: | Chen-Yi Ho, 何建宜 |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
| Druh dokumentu: | 學位論文 ; thesis |
| Popis: | 102 Background: Acupuncture and electroacupuncture treatments of damaged nerve may aid nerve regeneration related to hindlimb function, but the effects on forelimb-related median nerve was not known. Methods: A gap was made in rat median nerve by suturing the stumpsinto silicone rubber tubes and the influences of acupuncture and electro- acupuncture treatments on nerve regeneration were evaluated from morphological, electrophysiological and functional angles. Results: Morphologically, the groups receiving acupuncture and electroacupuncture treatments had larger total nerve area and blood vessel number compared with the controls. Electrophysiologically, the group receiving electroacupuncture had significantly larger amplitude and larger area of the evoked muscle action potentials compared with the controls. Functionally, the acupuncture and electroacupuncture treatment enhanced the injured paw to regain the grasping power, and a faster efficiency to a new bilateral balance. Conclusion: Our findings provided multi-approach evidence of the efficacy for acupuncture and electroacupuncture treatments to the regeneration of median nerve.Indeed, the acupuncture and electroacupuncture appeared to have a detrimental effect on the regeneration processes. The platform is beneficial to further study of the clinical application of acupuncture and electroacupuncture alternative treatments on nerve-injured patients. |
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