Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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Effect of Meridian Tendino-musculature Acupuncture on Hemifacial Spasm

안면경련에 대한 경근자법 효과

  • Hur, Keun Young (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Gachon University) ;
  • Song, Ho Sueb (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Gachon University)
  • 허근녕 (가천대학교 한의과대학 침구의학과교실) ;
  • 송호섭 (가천대학교 한의과대학 침구의학과교실)
  • Received : 2013.07.24
  • Accepted : 2013.08.27
  • Published : 2013.09.20
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Abstract

Objectives : Hemifascial spasm is painless uncommon disorder characterised by involuntary paroxysmal movement of one side of face. In this study, the effect of meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture and pharmacopuncture therapy for two patient with hemifascial spasm were evaluated. Methods : We treated two patients with meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture and placenta pharmacopuncture therapy in sternocleidomastoid muscle. We evaluated the effect by Scott's scale and treatment satisfaction. Results : Before therapy, the grade of spasm intensity classified by Scott's description in two cases were 3. After therapy, the Scott's grade of one case was 0, and another case were 1. Conclusions : Meridian tendino-musculature acupuncture and placenta pharmacopuncture therapy in sternocleidomastoid muscle for hemifascial spasm was effective and will be attemped to the patients with it.

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