An exploratory study of gold wire implantation at acupoints to accelerate ulnar fracture healing in rats

By causing long-term stimulation, gold wire implantation at acupoints has been used empirically to prolong the effects of acupuncture. This study shows that subcutaneous gold wire implantation at acupoints has long-term effects on bone regeneration in the rat ulna bone defect model.

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Published inThe journal of physiological sciences Vol. 59; no. 4; pp. 329 - 333
Main Authors Kim, Hee-Young, Sohn, Boo-Yong, Seo, Un-Kyo, Lee, Hyejung, Hahm, Dae-Hyun, Shim, Insop
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Japan Springer Japan 01.07.2009
Subjects
Acupuncture Points
Acupuncture Therapy - instrumentation
Acupuncture Therapy - methods
Animals
Bone Regeneration - physiology
Fracture Healing - physiology
Gold
Implants, Experimental
Male
Physical Stimulation
Radiography
Rats
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Short Communication
Time Factors
Ulna Fractures - diagnostic imaging
Ulna Fractures - pathology
Ulna Fractures - therapy
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Summary:By causing long-term stimulation, gold wire implantation at acupoints has been used empirically to prolong the effects of acupuncture. This study shows that subcutaneous gold wire implantation at acupoints has long-term effects on bone regeneration in the rat ulna bone defect model.
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ISSN:1880-6546
1880-6562
DOI:10.1007/s12576-009-0038-6