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KMID : 1129720210380020043
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2021 Volume.38 No. 2 p.43 ~ p.61
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A Review of Acupuncture Treatment Methods for Cold Hypersensitivity of Hands and Feet
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Choi Su-Ji
Choi Yun-Seok
Lee Yeon-Sun
Noh Eun-Ji
Kim Dong-Il
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study is to review the acupuncture treatment for cold hypersensitivity of hands and feet.
Methods : We searched articles in 7 search engines with keywords related to ‘Cold hypersensitivity of hands and feet’ and ‘Raynaud disease’ in March 2021. Clinical studies that used acupuncture for cold hypersensitivity of hands or feet were included. Animal studies and nonclinical data were excluded. Data on acupuncture treatment such as methods, site, duration, frequency, and period were analyzed. Also, network analysis between acupoints was conducted.
Results : Of 41 selected articles, there were 32 case reports, 7 randomized controlled trials, and 2 uncontrolled clinical studies. Studies were conducted using manual acupuncture, electroacupuncture, warm needling, pharmacopuncture, fire needling, and auricular acupuncture. Most studies used more than one acupoint (n=40), and there were 111 acupoints selected for acupuncture treatment for cold hypersensitivity of hands and feet. The most commonly used acupoint was LI11 (n=27). In terms of the correlation of acupoints, LI11 had the highest value of degree centrality at 0.6989. The mean treatment time, number of treatments, and duration were 26.8±8.87 minutes, 15.51±15.75 times, and 77.69±132.80 days.
Conclusions : The results of this study could be useful in establishing the evidence for performing standardized acupuncture treatment for cold hypersensitivity of hands and feet.
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KEYWORD
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cold hypersensitivity, Raynaud disease, acupuncture, clinical trial, acupuncture points
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