Apipuncture treatment for central post-stroke pain.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of apipuncture treatment for central post-stroke pain.


METHODS
Two (2) female subjects with central post-stroke pain were treated with apipuncture.


RESULTS
Both patients experienced a reduction in the intensity of pain after receiving apipuncture treatment without adverse effects.


CONCLUSIONS
Apipuncture is an effective and safe intervention to treat central post-stroke pain.
Yun
Sang Pil
SP
Saint Paul's Oriental Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Sun
Bong Chul
BC
D015669:Acupuncture Points; D000818:Animals; D056705:Apitherapy; D001514:Bee Venoms / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001688:Biological Products / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy
D001514:Bee Venoms; D001688:Biological Products