The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves (척추신경추나의학회지)

Korean Society of Chuna manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves (척추신경추나의학회)
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Case Report of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Patient by "Yangmuji Anchu Traction Technique"

양무지 안추 신전법을 이용한 악관절장애로 인한 개구장애 환자 치험 3례

  • Lee, Joong-Keun (Dep. of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, Oriental Medical College, Kyungwon University) ;
  • Song, Yun-Kyung (Dep. of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, Oriental Medical College, Kyungwon University) ;
  • Lim, Hyung-Ho (Dep. of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, Oriental Medical College, Kyungwon University)
  • 이중근 (경원대학교 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 송윤경 (경원대학교 한방재활의학과) ;
  • 임형호 (경원대학교 한방재활의학과)
  • Published : 2009.12.30
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Abstract

Objectives : This study was carried out to investigate the effects of "Yangmuji Anchu Traction Technique" on Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Patient. Methods : The therapies were Chuna("Yangmuji Anchu Traction Technique"), acupuncture treatment, Carthami-Semen Herbal Acupuncture treatment and herbal medicine. We estimated the effects of treatment by measuring from a lower front teeth to upper front teeth in open mouth, measuring a gap of center line on front teeth in open mouth. And by measuring Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and Patient Global Assessment(PGA) before and after treatment. Results : After treatment, we confirmed these improvements : the length measuring from a lower front teeth to upper front teeth in open mouth and the gap of center line on front teeth in open mouth was improved in all cases. Also Visual Analog Scale(VAS) was improved in all cases. Conclusions : These results suggested that "Yangmuji Anchu Traction Technique" effected for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Patient.

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