《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2017, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (5): 587-590.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.05.021

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Effects of Acupuncture on Hand Dysfunction after Stroke: Evaluated with Hand Function Laserimager

DING Ling1, YE Hong1, SHI De-lin1, TANG Chao1, JIA Jie2   

  1. 1. Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201399, China;
    2. Department of Rehabilitation, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
  • Received:2016-09-04 Revised:2016-12-26 Published:2017-05-25 Online:2017-05-24
  • Contact: JIA Jie. E-mail: shannonjj@126.com

Abstract: Objective To apply a hand function laserimager to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on hand dysfunction after stroke. Methods From January to June, 2016, 18 stroke patients with upper limb dysfunction were divided into control group (n=9) and acupuncture group (n=9). The control group received routine medication and rehabilitation, while the acupuncture group received acupuncture in addition. They were assessed with modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) of upper limb motor function and modified Bathel Index (MBI) before and after three-week treatment, while the region of interest (ROI) of their hands was tested with the hand function laserimager. Results The scores of MAS and FMA improved after treatment in both groups (t>4.44, P<0.01), and improved in the score of MBI in the acupuncture group (t=3.95, P<0.01). The scores of MAS, FMA, and MBI improved more in the acupuncture group than in the control group (t>3.17, P<0.01). Meanwhile, the scores of ROI decreased in the affected hands after treatment (t>7.78, P<0.001), and decreased more in the acupuncture group than in the control group (t=-2.23, P<0.05). No significant difference was observed in the scores of ROI of the unaffected hands (t=-0.11, P>0.05) between groups. Conclusion The hand function laserimager, which responds to the blood perfusion of the hand, can be used as a tool to evaluate the hand function.

Key words: stroke, hand dysfunction, acupuncture, hand function laserimager, evaluation

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