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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2024

Acupuncture for cervical dystonia associated with anxiety and depression: A case report.

Ya-Ting Zhang, Jin-Jing Zhang, Bi-Xiang Zha, Yin-Qiu Fan, Yuan-Bo Xu, Jun Yang, Qing-Ping Zhang

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Article in World journal of clinical cases, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  2. Dystonia: pathophysiology and the role of acupuncture in treatment.Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) · 2025
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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ya-Ting ZhangThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Jin-Jing ZhangAcupuncture and Rehabilitation Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Bi-Xiang ZhaAcupuncture and Rehabilitation Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Yin-Qiu FanAcupuncture and Rehabilitation Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Yuan-Bo XuThe First School of Clinical Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Jun YangAcupuncture and Rehabilitation Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China. yangjunacup@126.com.
Qing-Ping ZhangCollege of Acupuncture and Tuina, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, Anhui Province, China.
Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCervical dystonia (CD) is a type of muscle tone disorder that usually occurs in the neck muscles. Due to the intermittent or continuous involuntary contraction of the neck muscles, the head and neck are twisted and skewed and some postural abnormalities occur. Long-term abnormal posture or pain can cause negative emotions in patients, which can affect their quality of life. CASE SUMMARY: This case report included a 37-year-old woman who was diagnosed with CD associated with anxiety and depression; the accompanying symptoms were head and neck tilt of approximately 90° to the right and mental abnormality. After two courses of acupuncture treatment, the patient's head and neck can be maintained in a normal position, and the negative emotions can be relieved.

conclusionThis case indicates that acupuncture can effectively improve CD and the emotional state and quality of life of patients, making it an effective alternative treatment for the condition.

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AcupunctureAnxiety and depressionCase reportCervical dystoniaNeurological disease

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