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22-05-2023 | Acupuncture | Original Article

Efficacy of the magnetic stimulation of sacral nerve roots combined with Tui-na on neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury: preliminary short-term results

Authors: Lin Chen, Yunbo Li

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 7/2023

Abstract

Objective

Neurogenic bladder (NGB) is a serious complication after spinal cord injury (SCI), a destructive neurological disease. This study focused on exploring the efficacy of the magnetic stimulation of sacral nerve roots combined with Tui-na in treating NGB after SCI.

Methods

One hundred patients with NGB after SCI were studied, and intermittent clean catheterization was performed with a water intake program, and patients were grouped into four groups by the random number table method: general treatment group, Tui-na group, magnetic stimulation group, and combined treatment group. A series of relevant factors (voiding diary, urodynamics, and quality of life scores) and clinical efficacy of patients in the four groups before and after treatment were observed.

Results

The magnetic stimulation of sacral nerve roots alone, Tui-na alone, and the combination of both were all effective in improving bladder function and quality of life in patients with NGB after SCI, including improvements in voiding frequency, single urine output, maximum urine output, residual urine output, bladder volume and quality of life scores in patients with NGB after SCI. The efficacy of the magnetic stimulation of sacral nerve roots combined with Tui-na was better than that of the magnetic stimulation of sacral nerve roots alone and the Tui-na alone.

Conclusion

This research demonstrates that the magnetic stimulation of sacral nerve roots combined with Tui-na treatment could effectively improve the urinary system and the quality of life of patients with NGB after SCI, which is worthy of clinical promotion and application.

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Title: Efficacy of the magnetic stimulation of sacral nerve roots combined with Tui-na on neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury: preliminary short-term results
Authors: Lin Chen
Yunbo Li
Publication date: 22-05-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Acupuncture
Neurogenic Bladder
Urinary Tract Infection
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue 7/2023
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-023-07760-y

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Efficacy of the magnetic stimulation of sacral nerve roots combined with Tui-na on neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury: preliminary short-term results

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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