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Thread-Embedding Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis

  • Roh, Jeong-Du
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.37 no.1
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    • pp.64-67
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    • 2020
  • The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of thread-embedding therapy for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. There were 20 patients treated with thread-embedding therapy at various acupoints on the muscles around the knee. Gender, age, location, morbidity period, numeric rating scale (NRS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) index, improvement result, side effects, and patient's satisfaction were investigated. After the treatment, the NRS score (z = -4.07, p < 0.001) and WOMAC (p < 0.001) indices decreased in most patients. The NRS score decreased by more than 2 points in 95% of the patients. The WOMAC index decreased by 6-12 points. There were no serious side effects, although bruising, pain, and edema were observed. Overall, 85% of the patients felt satisfied with the thread-embedding therapy. These findings suggested that thread-embedding therapy was effective and may be used widely for knee osteoarthritis.

Two Cases of Chronic Gastritis Treated with Wihwa Herbal-acupuncture (위화(胃火) 1호(號)로 호전(好轉)된 만성위염(慢性胃炎) 환자(患者) 치험(治驗) 2례(例))

  • Lee, Kyung-min;Lee, Se-yun;Im, Sung-chul;Seo, Jung-chul;Han, Sang-won
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.20 no.6
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    • pp.218-225
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    • 2003
  • Objective: This study was designed to investigate the effect of Wihwa herbal-acupuncture on chronic gastritis. Methods: Wihwa herbal-acupuncture was administered two times a week. The following points were selected: CV12(中脘), CV13(上脘), S36(足三里), Liv3(太衝). We checked pain rating score(P.R.S.), visual analogue scale (V.A.S.) and Gastroscopy. Results: After 6 weeks of treatment, the patient showed that clinical symtoms was disappeared, Lee's P.R.S. changed from 77 to 8 and Park's P.R.S. from 55 to 0 and gastric erosion disappeared on gastroscopy. Conclusions: These results suggest that and Wihwa herbal-acupuncture has good effect on chronic gastritis. But further studies are required to concretely prove the effectiveness of Wihwa herbal-acupuncture for treating chronic gastritis.

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A Comparative Study on Sa-Am's Ohaeng-acupuncture and Liuqi-acupuncture (오행침(五行鍼)을 응용한 육기침(六氣鍼)에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Jae-hong;Cho, Myung-rae
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.61-73
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    • 2003
  • Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare Sa-Am's Ohaeng-acupuncture(舍巖五行鍼法) with Linqi-aupuncture(六氣鍼法)-the transforms of Sa-Am's Ohaeng-acupuncture. Methods : Zheng Ge(正格), Sheng(勝格), Han Ge(寒格), Re Ge(熱格) of Sa-Am's Ohaeng-acupuncture compared with Liuqi-acupuncture(六氣鍼法)-therapy form invigoration and purgation of five zang-fu's wind. heat, dapness, dryness and cold(風熱濕燥寒). Results: 1. Liuqi-acupuncture used five-su points(五兪穴) and Zi-Ta Jing Bu Xie(自他經補瀉). 2. Liuqi-acupuncture is reinforced or reduced itself-point of itself-meridian(自經自穴) in therapy for invigoration and purgation. 3. Liuqi-acupuncture is therapy for invigoration and purgation of five zang-fu's wind, hear, dampness, dryness and cold(風熱濕燥寒). 4. Zheng Ge is similar to Bu-fa, Sheng Ge is similar to Xie-fa in Qu-xue of Ta-jing. The Qu-xue of interrestraining relations is the same, but that of interdependent relation is the difference in Qu-xure of Zi-jing. 5. Han Ge and Re Ge is similar to Re Bu Xie fa in Qu-xue fo Zi-jing but is different to in Ta-zing. For example, Han Ge is Shaofu(Bu), Yingu(Xie) but Re Ge is Shaofu(Xie), Yingu(Bu).

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A Case Report on Pneumothorax Caused by Interscapular Area Acupuncture (견갑골 내측 부 자침으로 야기된 기흉 1례)

  • Sung, Hee Jin;Lim, Su Sie;Choi, Hyun Young;Lee, Eun Yong;Roh, Jung Du;Lee, Cham Kyul
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.33 no.4
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    • pp.213-218
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    • 2016
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to report the case prognosis and evaluate treatment and prevention of pneumothorax after acupuncture treatment. Methods : A 32-year-old slender male complained of pain in the interscapular area. As a result, acupuncture needling and manual technique were performed to trigger the points of trapezius and rhomboid muscles. After this, chest pain and dyspnea occurred. Pneumothorax was confirmed by chest radiography and symptom progression was observed for 14 days while high pressure oxygen was administered. Results : The chest pain disappeared after 4 days of pneumothorax, and most of the related symptoms disappeared after 14 days. Conclusion : For acupuncture treatment to the interscapular area, the depth and manual technique should be carefully performed.

Effect of Juglandis Semen Aqua-acupuncture and Acupuncture on the Allergic Response (호도 약침액이 알레르기 유발 흰쥐에 미치는 영향)

  • Kang Gyung Hwa;Lee Yong Tae;An Chang Bum
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.481-485
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    • 2003
  • Experimental studies were done to research the clinical effects of Juglandis Semen aqua-acupuncture and acupuncture(BL13, BL17, BL13ㆍ17 and free points) on the anti-allergic inflammation response. The following results have been obtained ; JSAA was increased in the lymphocyte proliferation in cultured murine thymocytes and splenocytes. The production of IL-1β was decreased in Juglandis Semen aqua-acupuncture and acupuncture(BL13, BL17 and BL13ㆍ17) group. The production of IL-4 was decreased in Juglandis Semen aqua-acupuncture and acupuncture(BL13, BL17 and BL13ㆍ17) group. The production of total IgG was decreased in Juglandis Semen aqua-acupuncture(BL13 and BL13ㆍ17) and acupuncture(BL13, BL17 and BL13ㆍ17) group. According to the above results, Semen aqua-acupuncture and acupuncture(BL13, BL17 and BL13ㆍ17) both enhances the specific immune response in T and B cells and depress the allergic inflammation reaction.

A Clinical Study of Electroacupuncture and Auricular Acupuncture for Abdominal Pain Relief in Patients with Pancreatitis: A Pilot Study (췌장염 환자의 복통 호전을 위한 전침 및 이침 치료 예비 임상연구 프로토콜)

  • Kang, Ha Ra;Lee, Yeon Sun;Kim, Hye Ryeon;Kim, Eun Jung;Kim, Kyung Ho;Kim, Kap Sung;Jung, Chan Yung;Lee, Jun Kyu
    • Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.47-55
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    • 2017
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of further acupuncture research as an effective alternative and safe treatment for abdominal pain control in patients with pancreatitis. Methods and Results : This study is an open-label, assessment-blind, parallel designed pilot clinical trial. Thirty participants will be assigned to the acupuncture group(n=15) and usual care group(n=15). All patients will receive the conventional standard-of-care(SOC) therapy, but only the experimental group will receive acupuncture therapy six times a week, and the duration of acupuncture therapy will be held up to 12 weeks or until the pains are to be resolved. For the conventional SOC therapy, painkiller will be given. In treatment group, the subjects will receive the identical SOC therapy in combination with electroacupuncture therapy on twelve acupuncture points(LI4, PC6, SP6, GB39, ST36, ST37), and auricular acupuncture therapy on five auricular acupuncture points(Sympathetic, Shen Men, Abdomen, Pancreas gall, and Spleen). The primary outcome will be measured using the visual analogue scale(VAS), and the secondary outcome will be measured using the painkiller demand, quality of life index and severity of pancreatitis by abdominal computed tomography(CT). Assessments will be made at baseline and at week 1, 4, 8 and 12. Results of abdominal CT will be evaluated at baseline and at week 12. Conclusions : The result of this trial will provide a basis for the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture treatment for abdominal pain in patients with pancreatitis.

Effects of Head Acupuncture Versus Upper and Lower Limbs Acupuncture on Signal Activation of Blood Oxygen Level Dependent(BOLD) fMRI on the Brain and Somatosensory Cortex (두침과 상하지 침자극이 뇌와 뇌의 체성감각피질에 미치는 영향에 대한 fMRI Study)

  • Park, Jung-Mi;Gwak, Ja-Young;Cho, Seung-Yeon;Park, Seong-Uk;Jung, Woo-Sang;Moon, Sang-Kwan;Ko, Chang-Nam;Cho, Ki-Ho;Kim, Young-Suk;Bae, Hyung-Sup;Jang, Geon-Ho;Bang, Jae-Seung
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.25 no.5
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    • pp.151-165
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    • 2008
  • Objectives : To evaluate the effects of Head Acupuncture versus Upper and Lower Limbs Acupuncture on signal activation of Blood Oxygen Level Dependent(BOLD) fMRI on the Brain and Somatosensory Cortex. Subjects and Methods : 10 healthy normal right-handed female volunteer were recruited. The average age of the 10 subjects was 30 years old. The BOLD functional MRI(fMRI) signal characteristics were determined during tactile stimulation was conducted by rubbing 4 acu-points in the right upper and lower limbs($LI_1$, $LI_{10}$, $LV_3$, $ST_{36}$). After stimulation of Head Acupuncture in Sishencong($HN_1$), $GB_{18}$, $GB_9$, $TH_{20}$ of Left versus Upper and Lower Limbs Acupuncture($LI_1$, $LI_{10}$, $LV_3$, $ST_{36}$ of Right) and took off needles. Then the BOLD fMRI signal characteristics were determined at the same manner. Results : 1. When touched with cotton buds(sensory stimulation), left Parietal Lobe, Post-central Gyrus, primary somatosensory cortex(BA 1, 2, 3), and primary motor cortex(BA 4) were mainly activated. When $ST_{36}$ was stimulated, Frontal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Cerebellum, and Posterior Lobe as well as Inter-Hemispheric displaying a variety of regions. 2. In signal activation before and after Head Acupuncture reaction, it showed signal activation after removing the acupuncture needle and right Somatosensory Association Cortex, Postcentral Gyrus, and Parietal Lobe were more activated. 3. In reactions of before and after Upper and Lower Limb Acupuncture, it also showed signal activation after removing the acupuncture needle and bilateral Occipital Lobe, Lingual Gyrus, visual association cortex, and Cerebellum were activated. 4. After acupuncture stimulation, In Upper and Lower Limb Acupuncture Group, left frontal Lobe, Precentral Gyrus and Bilateral parietal lobe, Postcentral Gyrus and Primary Somatosensory Cortex(BA 2) were activated. In Head Acupuncture Group, which has most similar activation regions, but especially right Pre-Post central Gyrus, Primary Somatosensory Cortex(BA 3), Primary Motor Cortex, frontal Lobe and Parietal Lobe were activated. Conclusions : When sensory stimulation was done with cotton buds on four acup-points($LI_1$, $LI_{10}4, $LV_3$, $ST_{36}$), while bilaterally activated, contralateral sense was more dominant. It showed consistency with cerebral cortex function. When $ST_{36}$ was stimulated Frontal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Cerebellum, Posterior Lobe as well as Inter-Hemispheric were stimulated. In Head Acupuncture, it showed more contralateral activation after acupuncture. In Upper and Lower Limb Acupuncture, it showed typically contralateral activation and deactivation of limbic system after acupuncture stimulation. Therefore, there were different fMRI BOLD signal activation reaction before and after Head Acupuncture vs Upper and Lower Limb Acupuncture which might be thought to be caused by acu-points' sensitivity and different sensory receptor to response acupuncture stimulation.

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The Literature Study on Medical treatments with acupuncture for "Tennis elbow" (주통의 침구치료(鍼灸治療)에 사용(使用)된 경혈(經穴)에 관한 문헌적(文獻的) 고찰(考察))

  • Ryu, Eun Sang;Lee, Hyun;Lee, Byung Ryul
    • Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.261-267
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    • 2004
  • As mentioned above, I have acquired some valuable results about medical treatments with acupuncture for "Tennis elbow" after studying oriental medical books. 1. In "HungTiNeiChing", there was called "joo-ryun" and "joo-mang" related to "Tennis elbow". 2. The medriens which remedy for 'tennis elbow' are as follow : 'Soo-yangmyoung', 'Soo-soyang', 'Soo-taeeum', 'Soo-gueleum', 'Chok-taeyang', 'Soo-taeyang' and 'Soo-soeum' in the order of frequency of use. 3. The acupuncture points which remady for 'tennis elbow' are as follow : 'Gok-ji', 'Soo-sam-ri', 'Joo-ryo', 'Hap-gok' and 'Woe-kwan' in the order of frequency of use. 4. Medical treatment with acupuncture is based on occuring area of pain and path of 'Kyoung-Rak'.

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The Effect of Auricular Acupuncture Therapy on Blood Pressure (이침시술이 혈압에 미치는 영향)

  • 이진구;이영구;윤희식
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.12-18
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    • 2003
  • Objectives : Hypertension is very prevalent disease, and causes serious cardiovascular complications. Nowadays optimal hypertension treatment is emphasized to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular complications. Auricular acupuncture therapy is economical, safe and effective. Its clinical application is various, and it can be used to control blood pressure. So The effect of auricular acupuncture therapy was investigated. Daily variation of blood pressure during needle-embedded period and variation of blood pressure by blood pressure classification were observed. Methods : The auricular acupuncture points we used were Gangapjeom (降壓點), Sinmun (神門), Gyogam (交感), Sim(心), and Icheom (耳尖). Auricular acupuncture needles were embedded for three days. Blood pressure was checked four times per day and the mean obtained. Results : The following results were obtained : 1. During needle-embedded period, systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased. Blood pressure decreased most significantly 2 days after treatment. 2. The change of blood pressure in the higher blood pressure group was more remarkable than that of the lower blood pressure group. Conclusions : Through this research, auricular acupuncture therapy is considered as an effective and safe method to lower blood pressure.

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An analysis of the Study Tendency after 2001 on Anti-allergic effect of Herbal Acupuncture (2001년 이후 약침(藥鍼)의 항(抗)알러지에 대한 연구 경향)

  • Lee, Woo-Youl;An, Sang-Woo;Oh, Min-Seok
    • Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.239-246
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    • 2006
  • Objective : To research the trend of studies about anti-allergic response on Herbal Acupuncture therapy by analysing domestic theses, published after 2001, about Herbal Acupuncture therapy. Methods : I reviewed and analyzed domestic theses, published after 2001, mentioning anti-allergic response of Herbal Acupuncture therapy. And these theses were classified by university, year, field of study, subject. Results : In theses focusing on anti-allergic effect, there were some cases trying to prove remedial value of operating herbal acupuncture on acupuncture points, and cases trying to prove its effect on immunity.

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