Trochlear nerve palsy is a clinical syndrome that occurs when the trochlear nerve is stimulated, compressed, or damaged by various causes, affecting the area it innervates. The trochlear nucleus is located in the anterior part of the central gray matter of the midbrain and primarily innervates the superior oblique muscle. Key Diagnostic Points There are … Read more
Oculomotor nerve palsy is a clinical syndrome resulting from damage to the oculomotor nerve caused by various factors. The oculomotor nerve is a motor nerve, primarily innervating the motor functions of the levator palpebrae superioris, superior rectus, medial rectus, inferior oblique, inferior rectus, and sphincter pupillae muscles. The etiology of this disease is diverse and … Read more
Optic atrophy involves degeneration of optic nerve fibers, leading to vision decline and visual field narrowing. It is classified as primary or secondary, with causes including tabes dorsalis, nerve compression, toxins, and prior optic neuritis. Acupuncture treatment targets specific points around the eye, with needles retained for one hour. Early-stage patients may see partial or … Read more
Retinal periphlebitis is associated with tuberculosis-related hypersensitivity, leading to retinal vein inflammation, thrombosis, and vitreous hemorrhage. It commonly affects young men, causing floaters and sudden vision loss. Fundus examination reveals venous sheathing, tortuosity, and hemorrhages. Severe cases may develop proliferative retinopathy or retinal detachment. Acupuncture treatment targets specific points including Xinming 1 and 2, Jingming, … Read more
Optic neuritis is an acute or chronic vision loss condition with complex causes, including systemic factors like infections, poisoning, demyelinating diseases, and local factors such as sinusitis or ocular inflammation. It presents as either optic papillitis or retrobulbar optic neuritis, each with distinct symptoms and fundus changes. Acupuncture treatment targets specific points around the eye … Read more
Olfactory nerve disorder is a clinical condition characterized by anosmia, hyperosmia, parosmia, and phantosmia, resulting from olfactory nerve injury due to various causes. The causes of olfactory nerve disorders are numerous. The most common include common cold, allergic rhinitis, atrophic rhinitis, aura of epilepsy, schizophrenia, hysteria, neurasthenia, and nasal polyps. Other causes include arhinencephaly, olfactory … Read more
Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy is a unique therapeutic method created by the ancient working people of China. Its characteristic is that it treats diseases without medication; instead, it involves inserting needles into specific parts of the patient’s body or using the warm stimulation of fire to cauterize local areas, so as to achieve the purpose … Read more
Accurate acupoint location relies on three complementary methods from traditional Chinese medicine. Anatomical landmark positioning uses visible body features for rapid, tool-free point finding. Proportional bone measurement applies standardized body segments scaled to the individual. Finger cun measurement uses the patient’s own finger dimensions—1 cun from the flexed middle finger crease and 3 cun from … Read more
Accurate localization of acupuncture points is essential to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes. Three standard methods are commonly used for precise point location, as described below. 1. Anatomical Landmark Method Visible and palpable surface landmarks including bony prominences and depressions, joints, tendons, muscles, skin creases, hairlines, nail margins, nipples, umbilicus, eyes and mouth serve as reliable … Read more
The channel-collateral system is primarily composed of the twelve regular channels, eight extraordinary channels and fifteen major collaterals. The twelve regular channels, combined with the Ren Channel and Du Channel (two of the eight extraordinary channels), are known collectively as the fourteen channels. Each channel is lined with specialized points for acupuncture and moxibustion therapy. … Read more