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Objective: To observe the effects of Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture (醒脑开窍针) on the motor function of upper limb and hand in the recovery period after stroke. Methods: Seventy-six cases of hemiplegia patients with ischemic stroke were divided into the treatment group and the control group (n=38 in each). Based on the Brunnstrom's stage of Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture combined with rehabilitation training was used in the treatment group, and the control group was given rehabilitation training. Fugl-Meyer Assessment of the upper extremity (FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and Simple Test for Evaluating hand Function (STEF) were adopted separately to compare scores before treatment and 8 weeks after treatment. Results: The difference was not statistically significant in the two groups of patients for comparison of FMA-UE, ARAT and STEF scores before treatment (P>0.05). The difference was statistically significant in the two groups of score comparison of FMA-UE, ARAT and STEF after treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion: The Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture has its unique advantages in improving recovery of motor function of upper limb and hand in recovery period after stroke.