Background: This study investigates the role and efficacy of acupuncture combined with rehabilitation therapy during the recovery phase of patients with traumatic spinal cord injury. Patients hospitalized in the acupuncture department of our center between December 1, 2019, and December 1, 2021, were enrolled.
Methods: Participants were divided into an observation group (acupuncture and rehabilitation therapy) and a control group (rehabilitation therapy alone) based on their treatment sequence. Initially, 15 patients were allocated to each group; however, 3 patients in the observation group and 4 in the control group withdrew, leaving 11 and 12 patients in the respective groups. The observation group received combined acupuncture and rehabilitation therapy, while the control group received conventional rehabilitation therapy. Outcomes were evaluated using the American Spinal Injury Association score and classification, urodynamic data, SF-36 scale, Functional Independence Measure, and Barthel Index, analyzed through data mining techniques.
Results: Posttreatment assessments revealed significant improvements in residual urine volume and detrusor pressure in the observation group (P < .05), whereas no significant changes were noted in the control group (P > .05). Both groups demonstrated improved motor function after treatment (P < .05), with the observation group showing significantly greater improvement (P < .05). Quality of life evaluations indicated substantial enhancement in physical pain, energy levels, general health, social functioning, perceived health changes, and mental health in both groups (P < .05).
Conclusion: Acupuncture combined with rehabilitation therapy offers significant clinical benefits for patients with traumatic spinal cord injury. This approach effectively alleviates urinary and bowel dysfunction, accelerates motor function recovery, and improves overall quality of life, making it a valuable treatment option worthy of wider adoption.
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