CJRTP

《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2007, Vol. 13 ›› Issue (10): 971-972.

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Changes of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging when Performing Electrical Stimulation in Du Channel of the Patient with Brain Trauma

LU Hu-ying, WEI Peng-xu, XU Ji-min, et al   

  1. The Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Charity Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2006-12-25 Published:2007-10-01 Online:2007-10-01

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Abstract: Objective To observe the changes of functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI) when performing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation(TENS) in Du Channel of the patient with brain trauma.Methods TENS was applied to the acupoints of Mingmen and Yaoyangguan in a patient with brain trauma.The changes of brain function when TENS performed were observed with fMRI.Results Compared with rest status,multiple brain areas were activated during stimulation.Conclusion TENS in Du Channel may influence neural plasticity course after brain injury.

Key words: Du Channel, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation(TENS), functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI)