Andy Ishak1, Ahmad Aulia Jusuf2, Christina Lanny Simadibrata3, Atikah Chalida Barasila2, Risqa Novita4. 1. Medical Acupuncture Specialist Program and Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia. 2. Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia. 3. Department of Medical Acupuncture, RSUPN Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo, Jakarta, Indonesia. 4. Centre of Biomedical and Basic Health Technology, NIHRD, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Abstract
Background: Burns are defined as tissue damage that occurs as a result of the action of heat. Although many advanced treatments have been made in burn therapy, slow wound healing remains a challenge in burn treatment. Acupuncture can accelerate burn healing through its anti-inflammatory effect, increasing re-epithelialization and angiogenesis. Objectives: This study assessed the effect of manual acupuncture and laser acupuncture on the healing of burns that were observed macroscopically and microscopically. Methods: Thirty-six male Wistar rats with deep partial thickness burns were randomly divided into control group (n = 12), acupuncture group (n = 12), and laser acupuncture group (n = 12). Wound measurements and treatments were given every 2 days for 14 days. Results: On the 14th day of macroscopic evaluations, there was a significant difference (P = 0.009) between the acupuncture group (66.96 ± 9.17) and the control group (49.93 ± 9.15), and a significant difference (P = 0.009) between laser acupuncture group (72.48 ± 14.62) and the control group. However, there was no significant difference (P = 0.451) between acupuncture and laser acupuncture groups. On the 14th day of microscopic evaluations, there was a significant difference (P < 0.001) between the acupuncture group (16.17 ± 1.17) and the control group (10.33 ± 1.21), and a significant difference (P = 0.004) between the laser acupuncture group (17.83 ± 1.47) and the control group. However, there was no significant difference (P = 0.058) between acupuncture and laser acupuncture groups. Conclusion: The results showed that either acupuncture therapy or laser acupuncture therapy could be used as an adjunct therapy to accelerate burn healing. Copyright 2022, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.
Background: Burns are defined as tissue damage that occurs as a result of the action of heat. Although many advanced treatments have been made in burn therapy, slow wound healing remains a challenge in burn treatment. Acupuncture can accelerate burn healing through its anti-inflammatory effect, increasing re-epithelialization and angiogenesis. Objectives: This study assessed the effect of manual acupuncture and laser acupuncture on the healing of burns that were observed macroscopically and microscopically. Methods: Thirty-six male Wistar rats with deep partial thickness burns were randomly divided into control group (n = 12), acupuncture group (n = 12), and laser acupuncture group (n = 12). Wound measurements and treatments were given every 2 days for 14 days. Results: On the 14th day of macroscopic evaluations, there was a significant difference (P = 0.009) between the acupuncture group (66.96 ± 9.17) and the control group (49.93 ± 9.15), and a significant difference (P = 0.009) between laser acupuncture group (72.48 ± 14.62) and the control group. However, there was no significant difference (P = 0.451) between acupuncture and laser acupuncture groups. On the 14th day of microscopic evaluations, there was a significant difference (P < 0.001) between the acupuncture group (16.17 ± 1.17) and the control group (10.33 ± 1.21), and a significant difference (P = 0.004) between the laser acupuncture group (17.83 ± 1.47) and the control group. However, there was no significant difference (P = 0.058) between acupuncture and laser acupuncture groups. Conclusion: The results showed that either acupuncture therapy or laser acupuncture therapy could be used as an adjunct therapy to accelerate burn healing. Copyright 2022, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.
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