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http://dx.doi.org/10.13045/acupunct.2014017

Four Case of Partial Tear of Supraspinatus Tendon Treated by Acupotomy Combined Oriental Medical Treatments  

Kim, Hyo Sub (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Dongseo Oriental Medical Hospital)
Heo, Woo Young (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Dongseo Oriental Medical Hospital)
Hyun, Min Kyoung (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Dongseo Oriental Medical Hospital)
Kim, Jong Su (Department of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, Bu-Cheon Jaseng Oriental Medical Hospital)
Gang, Il A (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Dongseo Oriental Medical Hospital)
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Journal of Acupuncture Research / v.31, no.1, 2014 , pp. 167-176 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the improvement of acupotomy in patients with partial tear of supraspinatus tendon. Methods : We treated 4 patients having shoulder pain due to partial tear of supraspinatus tendon with acupotomy combined with oriental medical treatments. We checked visual analog scale(VAS) and range of movement(ROM). Results : There are remarkable improvement in VAS and ROM. Conclusions : This report shows acupotomy has a effectiveness on partial tear of supraspinatus tendon. Follow-up study is needed.
Keywords
Acupotomy; Supraspinatus; Partial tear; Shoulder pain;
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