Abstract
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy of moxibustion at Băihuì (GV 20) combined with penetration needling in treatment of intractable facial paralysis. MethodsSixty patients with intractable facial paralysis included in the study were divided into two groups according to the random number table, with 30 patients in observation group (group A), and 30 patients in control group (group B). Moxibustion at GV 20 combined with penetration needling were adopted in group A, and simple penetration needling was applied in group B. Once daily, thirty days of treatment were required. The House Brackmann (H-B) facial nerve function grading and improvement of clinical symptoms were observed. ResultsThe H-B function grading and improvement of clinical symptoms in group A were superior to group B, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). ConclusionThe clinical efficacy of moxibustion at GV 20 combined with penetration needling in treatment of intractable facial paralysis is definite, and the treatment method is deserving of clinical promotion.
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