Effect of Electroacupuncture Stimulation on Long-Term Recovery following Achilles Tendon Rupture in a Rat Model

Aims In this study we examined the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation on the mechanical strength of the rat Achilles tendon after long-term recovery. Methods Using 20 rats, an Achilles tendon rupture model was created in an invasive manner. The rats were assigned to one of three groups, t...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society 2018-10, Vol.36 (5), p.327-332
Hauptverfasser:	Imaeda, Miwa, Hojo, Tatsuya, Kitakoji, Hiroshi, Tanaka, Kazuto, Itoi, Megumi, Inoue, Motohiro
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acupuncture Electroacupuncture Fractures Growth factors Integrative medicine Laboratory animals Medical research Recovery (Medical) Rodents Tendons
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