Systematic evaluation of the therapeutic effect and safety of Xingnao Kaiqiao needling method in treatment of stroke / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the therapeutic effect and possible adverse effects of Xingnao Kaiqiao needling method in treatment of stroke.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Adopt Cochrane system assessment methods.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Altogether 25 studies and 4 377 cases of stroke were enrolled. Xingnao Kaiqiao needling method had the tendency to decrease the fatality and the disablement rate, and it was better than the control group in improvement of nerve defect score and the therapeutic effect. In the studies enrolled, only 2 cases of pain were found.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Xingnao Kaiqiao needling method is safety and effective for stroke.</p>