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http://dx.doi.org/10.13045/acupunct.2016045

A Clinical Case Study of a Patient with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Type I Treated by 8 Constitution Acupuncture  

Hwang, Min Hyok (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Deagu Haany University)
Lee, Yun Kyu (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Deagu Haany University)
Kim, Jae Su (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Deagu Haany University)
Lee, Hyun Jong (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Deagu Haany University)
Lim, Sung Chul (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Deagu Haany University)
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Journal of Acupuncture Research / v.33, no.3, 2016 , pp. 181-187 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effects of 8 constitution acupuncture on a patient with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type I. Methods : In this study, a patient with CRPS was treated by 8 constitution acupuncture therapy. He was diagnosed in the Cholecystonia of 8 constitution diagnosis. The progress of symptoms were evaluated by visual analog scale (VAS) and sleeping time. VAS and sleeping time were evaluated at 7:00 am daily. Results : VAS decreased from 10 to 4, while sleeping time increased from 30 minutes to 3 hours. Conclusion : The results suggest that 8 constitution acupuncture is effective for treating symptoms of CRPS type I.
Keywords
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(CRPS); 8 Constitution Acupuncture; Visual analog scale(VAS); Sleeping Time;
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