The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology (한방안이비인후피부과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology (대한한방안이비인후피부과학회)
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A Case Report of a Patient with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome accompanied with Changes in the Color of the Lower Limbs after a Fracture

하지 피부색의 변화를 동반한 골절 후 발생 복합부위 통증 증후군(CRPS) 치험 1례

  • Kyung-Jun Kim (Dept. of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University)
  • 김경준 (가천대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과)
  • Received : 2024.04.08
  • Accepted : 2024.05.02
  • Published : 2024.05.25
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Abstract

Objectives : To report the R/O CRPS patient after Korean medicine treatment, suffering severe buring pain and insomnia. Methods : The patient was a 56-year-old female patient and treated with herbal medicines and acupuncture in 32 days. The treatment effect was evaluated by measuring VNRS of pain, sleeping time and change in mood status. Results : The Korean Medical therapy had good effect on the patient. Especially, relaxing mental treatment is effective in improving and maintaining symptoms. Conclusions : The Korean medical treatments appeared to be effective in reducing R/O CRPS symptoms. Further clinical research of patients with CRPS is needed.

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