Korean Journal of Acupuncture
- Volume 22 Issue 1
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- Pages.7-21
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- 2005
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- 2287-3368(pISSN)
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- 2287-3376(eISSN)
Effect of Electroacupuncture Applied to the Won Point and Rak Point in the Rat Model of Ankle Sprain Pain
원락(原絡) 배혈(配穴) 전침 자극이 백서의 족과 염좌(捻挫) 통증에 미치는 영향(影響)
- Kim, Sun-Young (Dept. of Meridian & Acupoint, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
- Koo, Sung-Tae (Dept. of Meridian & Acupoint, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
- Kim, Kyoung-Sik (Dept. of Meridian & Acupoint, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
- Sohn, In-Cheul (Dept. of Meridian & Acupoint, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University)
- Published : 2005.03.27
Abstract
Objectives : In the present study, the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) applied to SI6 and won-rak point on the ankle sprain model was examined. A common source of persistent pain in humans is the lateral ankle sprain. Methods : To model this condition, the rat's right ankle was bent repeatedly, overextending lateral ligaments, for 4 min under enflurane anesthesia. The rat subsequently showed swelling of the ankle and a reduced stepping force of the affected limb for the next several days. The reduced stepping force of the limb was presumably due to a painful ankle. EA was applied to the several acupuncture point on the contralateral forelimb for 30 min under gaseous anesthesia. After the termination of EA, behavioral tests measuring stepping force and Paw volume were Periodically conducted during the next 4 h and 18 h respectively. Results : EA applied to