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The Effect of Acupotomy on Lumbar Herniated Intervertebral Disc: Report of a Case Series  

Kim, Hye Su (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
Kim, So Yun (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
Kim, Hyun Ji (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
Kim, Eun Seok (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
Kim, Young Il (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
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Journal of Acupuncture Research / v.32, no.3, 2015 , pp. 185-195 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : This is a case series reporting of the improvement in patients with a lumbar herniated intervertebral disc by means of acupotomy combined with oriental medicine. Methods : We treated seven patients with a lumbar herniated intervertebral disc with acupotomy combined with oriental medical treatment. We checked the numeric rating scale(NRS), oswestry low back pain disability index(ODI) and range of motion(ROM). Results : NRS and ODI decreased, and ROM improved in all cases. Conclusions : This study shows acupotomy has a meaningful effect when applied on a lumbar herniated intervertebral disc.
Keywords
Acupotomy; Herniated lumbar intervertebral disc; Lumbar pain; Radiating pain;
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