| Objective:To explore the effect of Jiaji electro-acupuncture on neurological function,paw-withdrawal threshold (PWT) and paw-withdrawal latency (PWL) in the model of transplanted autologous nucleus pulposus rat.Methods:SD rats (n=32) of transplanted autologous nucleus pulposus were divided into the electro-acupuncture group,the Yaotongning group,the sham operation group and the control group.The EA group and the Yaotongning group were given the treatment of Jiaji electro-acutpuncture and Yaotongning respectively,and the sham operation and control groups were given no treatment.Before and 7 and 21 days after surgery,the changes of BBB score (the Basso,Beattie,Bresnahan locomotor rating scale),the PWT and PWL were observed.Results:As compared with the electro-acupuncture group,the Yaotongning group and the sham operation group,the BBB,the PWT and PWT scores in the control group were significantly increased before treatment,and there was no statistically significant difference among the electro-acupuncture group,the Yaotongning group and the sham operation group.The BBB score was significantly higher after treatment than before treatment in the electro-acupuncture group,the Yaotongning group and the sham operation group,that in the sham operation group was higher than in the Yaotongning group,and there was no statistically significant difference between the electro-acupuncture group and the sham operation group.The PWT and PWL in the electro-acupuncture group and the Yaotongning group were significantly higher after treatment than before treatment.Conclusion:Nucleus pulposus is the most important reason of lumbar pain and neurological dysfunction caused by lumbar disc herniation.Jiaji electro acupuncture can improve the neurological dysfunction of lumbar disc herniation,and it can relieve the pain caused by lumbar disc herniation. |
