The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A Case Report of Cervical Radiculopathy

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  • Park, Jem Ma (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongshin University) ;
  • Yu, Soo Hyang (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongshin University) ;
  • Chae, Jung Won (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongshin University)
  • 박젬마 (동신대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 유수향 (동신대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 채중원 (동신대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실)
  • Received : 2012.10.26
  • Accepted : 2012.11.21
  • Published : 2012.11.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effects of Korean medical treatment on the patient with cervical radiculopathy. Methods: A 16-year-old female patient, who was suffering from the cervical radiculopathy on her Lt. shoulder: ROM limit, swelling and arthralgia, was treated by herbal medicine, physical therapy, acupuncture and pharmacupuncture. Results: As a result, the patient's left upper limb disability was improved by Korean herbal medicine (ssanghwatang hap gamiseokyungtang), hominis placenta (Ja-ha-geou) pharmacupuncture and physical therapy. Conclusions This study showed that Korean medical treatments can be an effective choice for cervical radiculopathy.

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