RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06182943

Clinical Evaluation of Surrounding Electroacupuncture in the Treatment of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain

Sponsor

The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University

Enrollment

84 participants

Start Date

Nov 23, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Electroacupuncture

Summary

Comparison and evaluation of the difference in clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture combined with surrounding acupuncture and sham electroacupuncture groups and control group (ice compress combined with brake rest group) in the treatment of ALAS by means of musculoskeletal ultrasound technique.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Meets the diagnostic criteria for a grade I or II injury;
Onset time≤48h;
The patient aged between18 and 60, gender is not limited;
The skin of the ankle joint on the affected side is intact, without breakage or ulceration;

Exclusion Criteria4

Combined with ankle fracture;
Grade III injury or complete ligament rupture;
Those who cannot comply with the treatment program. Those with keloid, localized combination of other skin diseases, and those who are not suitable for electroacupuncture treatment;
Those with serious cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, hepatic, renal, hematopoietic system or systemic failure, connective tissue disease, hemophilia, diabetes mellitus, malignant tumors, and those who are prone to bleeding tendency.

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