Clinical observation on correcting malposition of fetus by electro-acupuncture

J Tradit Chin Med. 1996 Dec;16(4):260-2.

Abstract

Forty-eight cases of malposition of fetus were treated by electro-acupuncture, using Zhiyin (UB 67) points. 39 cases were corrected with a rate of 81.3%, the average session of treatment being 1.41. Two control groups were set up: moxibustion and blank control group. Statistical analysis shows that efficacy of electro-acupuncture is markedly superior to that of the blank. Sessions of electro-acupuncture were less than that of moxibustion and the difference was statistically significant, though there is no significant difference of efficacy between the two groups.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Points
  • Adult
  • Breech Presentation*
  • Electroacupuncture*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Labor Presentation
  • Moxibustion
  • Pregnancy