Observations on the curative effect of combined scalp and body acupuncture on cerebral infarction

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of combined scalp and body acupuncture for treating cerebral infarction.Methods One hundred and fifty patients were randomly allocated to three groups: the scalp acupuncture group,the body acupuncture group and the scalp-body acupuncture group,50 cases each.The three groups were treated by scalp acupuncture,body acupuncture and combined scalp and body acupuncture,respectively,for 20 days.The curative effects were evaluated in the three groups.Results All the three treatments could improve the patients' limb function and myodynamia.The total efficacy rate was 76% in the scalp acupuncture group,82% in the body acupuncture group and 94% in the scalp-body acupuncture group.There were significant differences between the scalp-body acupuncture group and the former two groups(P(0.05)).Conclusion Combined scalp and body acupuncture has a marked effect on cerebral infarction.