Scalp acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine
≈ ¥20-50
(≈ $3-7)
15 min
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Description
Estimated cost for Scalp acupuncture at general public hospitals in China is about ¥15-40, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥20-50, varying by hospital tier and region.
Main Uses
Primary clinical uses include adjunctive management of neurological disorders such as ischemic stroke sequelae (motor/speech deficits), Parkinson’s disease symptoms, post-traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, vascular dementia-related cognitive decline, and chronic migraine prophylaxis. It is applied within integrative neurorehabilitation frameworks, often combined with conventional physical therapy and pharmacotherapy.
Normal Range
Head acupuncture (scalp acupuncture) is a therapeutic intervention, not a diagnostic laboratory test; therefore, it has no numerical 'normal range' or quantitative biomarkers. Clinical efficacy is assessed qualitatively through symptom improvement, functional assessment scales (e.g., NIHSS for stroke, Fugl-Meyer Assessment for motor function), and neurophysiological monitoring — not standardized lab values.
Low Values - Possible Causes
N/A — Head acupuncture is a treatment modality, not a measurable physiological parameter; 'low values' do not apply. Apparent lack of response may stem from incorrect point selection, insufficient stimulation intensity, inadequate treatment duration, patient non-compliance, or underlying neurological irreversibility.
High Values - Possible Causes
N/A — As a manual/physical therapy technique, head acupuncture does not produce quantifiable 'high values'. Excessive stimulation may cause adverse effects (e.g., local hematoma, dizziness, or transient headache), but these are not reflected as elevated lab values.