The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A Case Report of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy

영아 상완신경총 손상 치험 1례

  • Jeong, A Ram (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • Kim, Ki-Bong (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • Cheon, Jin-Hong (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Pusan National University)
  • 정아람 (부산대학교 한방병원 한방소아과) ;
  • 김기봉 (부산대학교 한방병원 한방소아과) ;
  • 천진홍 (부산대학교 한방병원 한방소아과)
  • Received : 2014.01.24
  • Accepted : 2014.02.13
  • Published : 2014.02.28
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Abstract

Objectives The objective of this study is to report the effects of acupuncture on neonatal brachial plexus palsy (neonatal brachial plexopathy). Methods We treated the patient with acupuncture for 4 months. Acupuncture was performed on the infant with flaccid paresis of a lower extremity. The effects of neonatal brachial plexus injury were measured by the active movement scale and the electromyographic test. Results 1. In electromyographic test, conduction velocity in left median nerve was elevated. 2. Active movement scale score was increased from 6 to 27 during the 4 months of treatment. 3. Grasping power of the patient's left hand was 60% stronger than the first medical examination. Conclusions This study showed that acupuncture was effective in treating the symptoms of brachial plexopathy. The further studies might be also needed.

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