Objective To observe the efficacy of double-needle winding and pulling combined with electroacupuncture in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis.Methods Sixty cases with scapulohumeral periarthritis were equally randomized into treatment group and control group(n=30in each group).Jianliao(TE 14)

Jianyu(LI 15)

Naoshu(SI 10)

Jianzhen(SI 9)

Binao(LI14)

Quyuan(SI 13)

Quchi(LI 11)

Shousanli(LI 10)were selected in the two groups.In the treatment group

double-needles were inserted respectively into TE 14

LI 15 and SI 10

twirling till sticking

then the needles were pulled for 3times.The rest acupoints were manipulated routinely before electroacupuncture apparatus was connected.The control group received routine electroacupuncture treatment.Both groups were treated for 2courses

which comprised of 6days as a course and 1day rest.VAS and Melle were scored and clinical efficacy was evaluated for both groups.Results VAS and Melle scores were lower after treatment than those before in both groups(P<0.001)

and the scores in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.001).The before-and-after-treatment difference values of VAS and Melle scores in the treatment group were significantly higher than those of the control group(P<0.01).There were 8cases cured

17 observed markedly effective and 4effective in the treatment group

the rate of cured and markedly effective was 83.3%

which was significantly higher(P<0.01)than that of the control group(50.0%)

in which 0cases cured

15 observed markedly effective

13 effective.No significant difference was observed between the two groups in total effective rate(P>0.05).No adverse event occurred during the treatment.Conclusion The therapy of double-needle winding and pulling combined with electroacupuncture has good efficacy in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis

which can relieve pain and improve the shoulder joint function

and it is superior to single electroacupuncture therapy.