Journal of Acupuncture Research
- 제21권3호
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- Pages.249-264
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- 2004
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- 2586-288X(pISSN)
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- 2586-2898(eISSN)
퇴행성 슬관절염 환자에서 슬관절방(膝關節方) 1호(號)의 유효성 연구
The Clinical Study on the Effect of Sulguanjul-bang No.1 on Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint
- 박민정 (꽃마을 한방병원 침구과) ;
- 이경윤 (꽃마을 한방병원 침구과) ;
- 박쾌환 (꽃마을 한방병원 침구과) ;
- 정애경 (꽃마을 한방병원 침구과) ;
- 신대희 (꽃마을 한방병원 동서 보완의학연구소)
- Park, Min-jung (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Conmaul Oriental Medical Hospital) ;
- Lee, Kyung-yun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Conmaul Oriental Medical Hospital) ;
- Park, Koae-hwan (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Conmaul Oriental Medical Hospital) ;
- Chung, Ae-kyung (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Conmaul Oriental Medical Hospital) ;
- Shin, Dae-hee (Institute of Complementary Medicine, Conmaul Oriental Medical Hospital)
- 투고 : 2004.05.14
- 심사 : 2004.05.15
- 발행 : 2004.06.20
초록
Objective : This study is designed to find out the effects of Sulguanjul-Bang No.1 on osteoarthritis in knee joint. Methods : 45 patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee joint were enrolled in a short term 8-week open clinical trial. The 45 patients were taken Sulguanjul-bang No.1 two times a day before meals for 8 week. After 8 week treatment period, the following parameters were analyzed ; Visual analogue Scale(VAS) as first effective parameter, Lysholm index score, patient's global assessment, passive movement range of the knee joint. Results : Sulguanjul-bang No.1 treatment led to significant improvement in the pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis as determined by all efficacy measures. After 8 weeks of therapy, there was significant improvement in VAS and Lysholm index; squat, sit down and up, crepitaion, swelling. The range of motion was improved in 6 of 9 cases. The improvement in patient's global assessment was seen in 84%. Conclusion : Sulguanjul-bang No.1 was very beneficial effect in pain relief and improvement functions on osteoarthritis.