Author(s)

Wang Ning ¹, Yu Jiting ¹, Deng Yun ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ The Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei, China

Corresponding Author

Deng Yun

ABSTRACT

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a highly disabling neurological condition, for which effective treatment options remain scarce. Acupuncture, as a traditional Chinese medical therapy, has demonstrated significant clinical value in promoting functional recovery following SCI. This paper systematically reviews the research progress on the mechanisms of acupuncture in SCI treatment, focusing on its effects in neural repair, inflammation regulation, oxidative stress alleviation, and neural network reconstruction. Furthermore, it summarizes experimental and clinical research findings while highlighting their limitations. The paper also discusses technical challenges in acupuncture mechanism studies and explores future research directions, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in understanding acupuncture's mechanisms. This study aims to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for both basic research and clinical applications of acupuncture in SCI treatment.

KEYWORDS

Acupuncture therapy; spinal cord injury; neural repair; inflammation regulation; oxidative stress; neural network reconstruction

CITE THIS PAPER

Wang Ning, Yu Jiting, Deng Yun, Research Progress on the Mechanisms of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury. MEDS Chinese Medicine (2024) Vol. 6: 125-132. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/medcm.2024.060417.

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