Electroacupuncture in the treatment of post-traumatic sympathetic dystrophy (Sudeck's atrophy).
Twenty patients with established post-traumatic sympathetic dystrophy were treated with electroacupuncture after physical therapy with or without oral medication had failed to produce satisfactory relief of symptoms. Of these patients 14 (70%) experienced marked and permanent improvement. No complications were encountered. The possible mechanisms involved are discussed.
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*