[Acupuncture in ischemic pain of the extremities].
In this paper is put in evidence the efficacy of reflexotherapy (acupuncture) in the treatment of ischemic pain. The vasodilatation obtained brings back to a normal aerobic glicolisis in the ischemic tissues, especially in the muscles and consequentially a total or partial analgesic effect.
D000368:Aged; D000698:Analgesia / Q000379:methods*; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000150:complications*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management
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