title: [The effect of standardized acupuncture programs in the after-care of accident patients].
abstract: 153 patients suffering from pain, edematous conditions, and impaired movement following traumas sustained in accidents were treated or after-treated with acupuncture. Acupuncture was applied in adherence to a standardized program according to the individual types of injury. The stimulus was applied by means of steel needles inserted into body as well as ear acupuncture points. In all 9 groups, improvement of the painful condition was significant to highly significant as it was regarding improvement of the movement impairment, the latter not having been emphasized in the other 3 groups. Remaining complaints of long standing following accident traumas could also be positively influenced. Acupuncture proved itself to be an effective form of therapy for after-treatment of accident patients, presenting a valuable supplement to the field of rehabilitation, especially when combined with other physical therapeutic measures.
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare; D000368:Aged; D001416:Back Pain / Q000628:therapy; D004487:Edema / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000628:therapy; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D059408:Pain Management; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000628:therapy; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: Die Wirkung von standardisierten Akupunkturprogrammen in der Nachbehandlung von Unfallpatienten.