Clinical Research Progress of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Post-Stroke Shoulder-Hand Syndrome

Abstract

Shoulder-hand syndrome (SHS) is a common complication in hemiplegic patients after stroke, with core clinical manifestations including shoulder-hand pain, sensory dysfunction, vascular regulatory disorders, local tissue edema, and limited range of motion of limbs. These symptoms significantly delay the recovery of upper limb motor function and impair patients’ ability of daily living. As a classic therapy in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture has demonstrated definite therapeutic effects in the clinical intervention of post-stroke SHS. This article systematically sorts out and summarizes various widely used acupuncture-related therapies in current clinical practice, including conventional filiform needle therapy, Dici needle therapy, floating needle therapy, wrist-ankle needle therapy, acupotomy therapy, and other special acupuncture techniques applied in the treatment of this disease, aiming to provide valuable reference for relevant clinical medical workers.