Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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One Case of Ankle Fracture Treated with SAAM(舍岩)-Acupuncture and GamigungguitangGaNokyong after Short Leg Casting

보조기 착용 후 사암어혈방(舍岩瘀血方)과 가미궁귀탕가록용(加味芎歸湯加鹿茸)을 병행한 족관절 외과 단독 골절 치험 1례

  • Kim, Jae-Su (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dae-gu Haany University) ;
  • Lee, Yoon-Kyoung (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dae-gu Haany University)
  • 김재수 (대구한의대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 이윤경 (대구한의대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실)
  • Published : 2007.12.20
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Abstract

Objectives : This study was designed to investigate the effect of SAAM-Acupuncture and GamigungguitangGaNokyong(GMGGTN) on Ankle Fracture. Methods : SAAM-Acupuncture was administered once daily. The following points were selected: $SP_3$(太白), $LU_9$(太淵), $LI_{11}$(曲池). After short leg casting, GMGGTN was taken 3 times per a day from March 28th to April 30th. We evaluated the patient using the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) and Ankle Range of Motion(ROM). Results : After about 3 weeks of treatment, the patient's short leg cast was removed a week earlier than expected and the patient could walk without crutches and physical therapy. Their VAS changed from 10 to 1. And after added treatment for 2 weeks, there was no pain and limitation of ROM. Conclusions : According to the results, SAAM-Acupuncture and GMGGTN may have rapid effects on ankle fractures. But further studies are required to confirm this effect.

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