Clinical observations in treatment of lower extremity varicose veins with trigger points acupuncture
Lin Liu,
Zong-Hui Wu,
Qiang-Min Huang
et al.
Abstract:Objectives To observe the effect of the acupuncture of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the treatment of lower extremity varicose veins (LEVVs). Methods Overall, 260 patients with LEVVs participated in this study. LEVVs were selected based on diagnostic criteria of Clinical, Etiology, Anatomy, and Pathophysiology levels 2–5 and classified into six types on the basis of their anatomical positions. The MTrPs in the lower extremities were localized in accordance with the classification of LEVVs and treated by… Show more
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