Clinical observation of needle stimulation of pain points combined with sodium vitreous acid in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. S224-S225
Author(s):  
B. Dong ◽  
Y. Zhong ◽  
J. Yao ◽  
P. Yuan ◽  
Z. Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Clinical Observation ◽  
Needle Stimulation ◽  
Stimulation Of ◽  
Pain Points

Possible necessity for deep brain stimulation of both the ventralis intermedius and subthalamic nuclei to resolve Holmes tremor

2003 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 566-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pantaleo Romanelli ◽  
Helen Bronté-Stewart ◽  
Tracy Courtney ◽  
Gary Heit
Keyword(s):  
Deep Brain Stimulation ◽  
Brain Stimulation ◽  
Clinical Observation ◽  
Intention Tremor ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Resting Tremor ◽  
Holmes Tremor ◽  
Tremor Analysis ◽  
Deep Brain ◽  
Stimulation Of

✓ Holmes tremor is characterized by resting, postural, and intention tremor. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of both the nucleus ventralis intermedius (Vim) and the subthalamic nucleus (STN) may be required to control these three tremor components. A 79-year-old man presented with a long-standing combination of resting, postural, and intention tremor, which was associated with severe disability and was resistant to medical treatment. Neuroimaging studies failed to reveal areas of discrete brain damage. A DBS device was placed in the Vim and produced an improvement in both the intention and postural tremor, but there was residual resting tremor, as demonstrated by clinical observation and quantitative tremor analysis. Placement of an additional DBS device in the STN resolved the resting tremor. Stimulation of the Vim or STN alone failed to produce global resolution of mixed tremor, whereas combined Vim—STN stimulation produced global relief without creating noticeable side effects. Combined Vim—STN stimulation can thus be a safe and effective treatment for Holmes tremor.

Short-term improvement following dry needle stimulation of tender points in fibromyalgia

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 861-866 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benigno Casanueva ◽  
Paula Rivas ◽  
Baltasar Rodero ◽  
Covadonga Quintial ◽  
Javier Llorca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tender Points ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Needle Stimulation ◽  
Stimulation Of

Dynamics of non-psychotic mental disorders and suicidal intentions in a patient with epilepsy before and after VNS therapy (clinical observation)

2020 ◽  
pp. 65-73
Author(s):  
Natalya Shova ◽  
Vladimir Mikhailov ◽  
Korovina Svetlana ◽  
Diana Alekseeva ◽  
Anton Platunov
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Vagus Nerve ◽  
Clinical Observation ◽  
Drug Resistant ◽  
Emotional Status ◽  
The World ◽  
Resistant Form ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Left Vagus ◽  
Stimulation Of

Epilepsy affects millions of people around the world. Stimulation of the left vagus nerve (VNS) has proven to be effective in reducing the frequency of seizures for over 30 years, and some authors have noted the positive dynamics of the effect of stimulation on the emotional status of patients. In this clinical observation, we describe changes in the pathopsychological condition before and after VNS therapy in a patient with a drug-resistant form of epilepsy and suicidal intentions.

Bilateral Needle Stimulation of the Diaphragm: Action of Aminophylline

1985 ◽  
Vol 69 (s12) ◽  
pp. 35P-35P
Author(s):  
C. Brophy ◽  
A. Mier ◽  
D. Murciano ◽  
J. Moxham ◽  
M. Green ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diaphragm Action ◽  
Needle Stimulation ◽  
Stimulation Of

scholarly journals Effect of acupuncture on intraocular pressure and tear production in healthy horses

2022 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thiene de Lima Rodrigues ◽  
Luiz Leite dos Santos Neto ◽  
Vital Henrique de Lira Silva ◽  
Alexandra Melo Oliveira ◽  
Péricles de Farias Borges ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Applanation Tonometry ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Tear Production ◽  
Eye Disorders ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Therapeutic Protocols ◽  
Needle Stimulation ◽  
Stimulation Of

ABSTRACT: Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese form of therapy that involves needle stimulation of specific points on the body for therapeutic and homeostatic effects. In ophthalmology, acupuncture helps as a conventional or adjuvant therapy for numerous eye disorders, including myopia, strabismus, dry eye, and cataracts. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on tear production (TP) and intraocular pressure (IOP) in horses. Ten healthy horses, females and males with ages varying between eight months and nine years, were used. Schirmer’s I test and applanation tonometry were used to evaluate the basal TP and IOP of both eyes. The measurements were taken immediately before (T10) the insertion of the needles and 5 (T5), 15 (T15), 30 (T30) and 60 (T60) minutes and 24 (T24) hours after a 20-minute acupuncture session. Mean values of both eyes were analyzed over time. TP increased in 50% of the animals at T5, T15 and T24, in 30% at T30, and in 40% at T60, with an increase of up to 8.5 mm/min at T15 and T60. In addition, there was a significant difference between T24 and T30, with a 14.1% increase in TP at T24. Meanwhile, IOP decreased in 50% of the animals at T5 and T30, in 20% at T15, in 60% at T60, and in 70% at T24. Thus, we suggest that acupuncture is a technique that can benefit horses with diseases that alter these parameters, either alone or as an adjunct in conventional therapeutic protocols.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document