Regression of spinal demyelination in a patient with leber's disease during long-term therapy with acupuncture and transcutaneous electroneurostimulation

Abstract

In this paper, we demonstrate the effectiveness of the complex use of acupuncture and direct transcutaneous electroneurostimulation of the median, ulnar, tibial and peroneal nerves in treatment of patient with a demyelization changes in the spinal cord. At the same time, it was possible not only to reduce the severity of motor and sensory deficits, but also of Limb Spasticity, and also to cause a complete regression of demyelization changes in MRI.

Keywords

Leber's disease / transcutaneous electroneurostimulation / high-frequency low-amplitude TENS / low-frequency high-amplitude TENS / acupuncture / demyelinating diseases

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