Objective  To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture at Yuan-primary and Luo-connecting acupoints of three yang meridians of hands in treating patients with cerebral infarction at convalescence.

  Methods  A total of 94 patients with cerebral infarction at convalescence were selected and randomly divided into treatment group (n=47) and control group (n=47). Patients in the control group were treated with conventional electroacupuncture therapy, and those in the treatment group were treated with electroacupuncture at Yuan-primary and Luo-connecting acupoints of three yang meridians of hands. The scores of National Institute of Health stroke scale (NIHSS), Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale (FMA), modified Bathel Index (MBI), and Brunnstrom grading of two groups were compared.

  Results  The scores of NIHSS of two groups decreased, while the scores of FMA, MBI and Brunnstrom grading all increased after treatment (P < 0.01). NIHSS score of the treatment group was lower than that of the control group, FMA score, MBI score and Brunnstrom score in the treatment group were higher than those in the control group (P < 0.01).

  Conclusion  Compared with traditional acupuncture and moxibustion, Yuan-primary and Luo-connecting acupoints in combination reflects the specificity of acupuncture and moxibustion points, plays roles in near-treatment and systemic adjustment of supplementing yin and yang. Besides, it can repair nerve defects more effectively, promote the recovery of limb motor function and improve the ability of daily life.