Thirty-five cases of neuritis of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh treated with centro-square needling combined with ginger moxibustion

Abstract

ObjectiveTo observe the clinical effects of centro-square needling combined with ginger moxibustion on neuritis of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh. MethodsCentro-square needling combined with ginger moxibustion was used in all the thirty-five cases. Ashi points, Xuèh▪i (▪ SP 10), Zúsānl▪ (▪ ST 36), Yīnlíngquán (▪ SP 9) and Sānyīnjīao (▪ SP 6) on affected side were chosen. The treatment frequency was once a day, and a course was 2 weeks. The clinical effects were observed after 2 courses. Results23 cases got cure, 7 cases were marked effective, 3 cases were effective and 2 were failed in all the 35 cases. The total effective rate was 94.3% (33/35). ConclusionThe centro-square needling combined with ginger moxibustion has obvious effect on neuritis of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh.