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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2022

Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on bone loss for patients with foot and ankle fracture: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial.

Shiqi Guo, Xiaoqian Dai, Xueming Chen, Guozhen Zhao, Ying Xue, Chunhui Zhang, Jinyi Liu, Xiali Ouyang, Zhili Li, Yuqing Shi and 4 more

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Shiqi GuoDepartment of School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Beijing 100700, China.
Xiaoqian DaiChina Astronaut Research and Training Center Beijing 100094, China.
Xueming ChenBeijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University Beijing 100069, China.
Guozhen ZhaoEvidence-based Medicine Center, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University Beijing 100069, China.
Ying XueDepartment of School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Beijing 100700, China.
Chunhui ZhangBeijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University Beijing 100069, China.
Jinyi LiuDepartment of School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Beijing 100700, China.
Xiali OuyangDepartment of School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Beijing 100700, China.
Zhili LiChina Astronaut Research and Training Center Beijing 100094, China.
Yuqing ShiDepartment of School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Beijing 100700, China.
Qin YaoDepartment of School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Beijing 100700, China.
Li HanDepartment of School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Beijing 100700, China.
Bo LiEvidence-based Medicine Center, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University Beijing 100069, China.
Baixiao ZhaoDepartment of Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Beijing 100700, China.
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine · CNBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CNBeijing Luhe Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University · CNChina Astronaut Research and Training Center · CNDongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe aim for this trial was to preliminarily evaluate the effectiveness and safety of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) for bone loss in patients with immobilization after surgical fixation of ankle and foot fractures.

methodsA total of 80 patients with immobilization after surgical fixation of ankle and foot fractures were randomly divided into an intervention group (n=40) or control group (n=40). The intervention group was given TEAS treatment combined with routine orthopedic treatment, and the control group was given only routine orthopedic treatment. The CT attenuation values, bone turnover markers (ALP, PINP, BGP, CTX, Ca/Cr), bone mineral density (BMD), blood phosphorus, and blood calcium were observed and compared between the two groups at 8 weeks. This was a prospective study. The protocol was registered in the Chinese clinical trial registry (No. ChiCTR2000039944).

resultsThe CT attenuation values of the intervention group decreased more than those of the control group (

conclusionTEAS treatment may confer additional benefits for bone loss in patients with immobilization after surgical fixation of ankle and foot fractures. Since this was a pilot study, the efficacy of TEAS requires further evaluation through full-scale randomized controlled trials.

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Ankle and foot fracturebone lossorthopedic treatmentrandomized controlled trialtranscutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation

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PMCPMC9730072
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