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http://dx.doi.org/10.22246/jikm.2017.38.5.668

A Case Report of Korean Medicine Treatment of Chronic Peroneal Nerve Palsy  

Yu, Keun-jeong (Wonkwang University Jeonju Oriental Medicine Hospital)
Hwang, Gyu-sang (Wonkwang University Jeonju Oriental Medicine Hospital)
Lee, Jun-yeong (Wonkwang University Jeonju Oriental Medicine Hospital)
Lee, Un-jung (Wonkwang University Jeonju Oriental Medicine Hospital)
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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine / v.38, no.5, 2017 , pp. 668-674 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: This case report describes the effects of Korean medicine treatment on chronic peroneal nerve palsy. Methods: One patient with peroneal nerve palsy was treated 6 months after onset with various Korean medicine treatments, such as acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine (Bojungikki-tang and Palmijihwang-tang), and Hominis Placental pharmacopuncture for 14 days. The Manual Muscle Test (MMT), range of motion (ROM) of the ankle, and a numerical rating scale (NRS) were used to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. Results: After 14 days of treatment, the scores for all 3 scales were improved. The MMT grade increased from 1-3 to 4-4+. The ankle ROM was restored to a nearly normal range. The NRS showed a considerable improvement, decreasing from 7 to 2. No side effects were noted. Conclusions: Korean medicine may be effective for the treatment of chronic peroneal nerve palsy, but further studies are needed.
Keywords
peroneal nerve pasly; foot drop; range of motion of ankle; Bojungikki-tang and Palmijihwang-tang; hominis placental pharmacopuncture;
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