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Eastern and Western Combined Medical Treatments on 11 Patients with Dry Eye Syndrome (안구건조증환자 11례의 한·양방 병용치료에 대한 임상보고)

  • Lee, Dong-Jin;HwangBo, Min;Seo, Hyung-Sik;Kim, Soo-Jin;Lee, Jong-Soo
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.61-67
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    • 2012
  • Objective : The endpoint of this trial is to verify therapeutical availability of conventional western eyedrops combined with acupuncture treatment by means of BUT(tear film break-up time), Schirmer's test, which have been considered to be typical methods for diagnosing dry eye syndrome. Methods : The subjects of this trial included the outpatients who had been diagnosed with dry eye syndrome in Pusan national university hospital and underwent acupuncture treatment from March 2011 to April 2011. They received acupuncture treatment once a week, three times while constantly using Restasis or artificial tears. We collated and analyzed the outcome data of Schirmer's test and BUT conducted at the beginning of this trial and three times more after each acupuncture treatments. Acupoints, such as, Chanjuk(BL2), Eoryo, Sajukgong(TE23), Taeyang, Sabaek(ST2), limited around both eyes were selected based on their clinical effects referring to medical books. Results : 1. From BUT test results, Restasis and acupuncture combined group showed statistically significant difference, however, artificial tears and acupuncture combined group showed difference only between before and after the treatment, which is not statistically significant. 2. From Schirmer's test results, Restasis and acupuncture combined group showed statistically significant difference, however, artificial tears and acupuncture combined group showed difference only between before and after the treatment, which is not statistically significant. 3. The average duration of treatment was statistically 16.3 days for Restasis and acupuncture combined group. Conclusions : Combination of acupuncture and Restasis for dry eye syndrome can shorten the duration of treatment. Therefore, clinical benefit is expected to be worth.

The Effect of Needle-embedding Therapy Combined with Oriental Medical Treatment on Hemifacial Spasm: Report of 2 Case (편측안면경련에 매선침법을 포함한 한방치료 치험 2례)

  • Ji, Young Seung;Yuk, Dong Il;Kim, Jung Ho;Kim, Young Il
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.31 no.4
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    • pp.163-171
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    • 2014
  • Objectives : The aim of this study was to observe the effect of needle-embedding combined with oriental medical treatment therapy on hemifacial spasm. Methods : 2 patients were treated with needle-embedding therapy with oriental medical treatment. After treatment, we evaluated the effect by Scott's scale. And we checked the satisfaction degree and side effect. Results : After treatment, the grade of spasm classified by Scott's scale was decreased and hemifacial spasm was visibly improved. Conclusions : This study showed that needle-embedding therapy with oriental medical treatment was effective to improve hemifacial spasm.

A Comparative Study on the Effect of Cupping Therapy Combined with Korean Medicine Treatment in Peripheral Facial Paralysis

  • Choi, Chul-Hoon;Kim, Deok-Hyun;Song, Ho-Sueb
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.35 no.4
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    • pp.187-192
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    • 2018
  • Background: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of different cupping therapy methods combined with Korean medicine treatments for peripheral facial paralysis. Methods: 105 patients treated for peripheral facial paralysis with cupping therapy and other Korean medicine treatment at Gil Korean medicine hospital, Gachon University between May 19, 2014 and June 30, 2018 were selected and their medical charts retrospectively analyzed. 48 patients who met the inclusion criteria were divided into 2 groups: wet cupping (WC) therapy, or dry cupping (DC) therapy combined with Korean medicine treatment. The duration of treatment ranged from 2 weeks for inpatient treatment to 2 months for outpatient treatment. Both WC and DC therapy were performed on TE13, 3 times per week during the treatment period. The effect of cupping therapy was evaluated by using the Gross Grading System of the House-Brackmann (HB score) and the Yanagihara's Unweighted Grading System (Y score). Results: For both WC and DC treatment of symptoms related to peripheral facial paralysis, HB scores showed a significant decrease and Y scores showed a significant increase from baseline to end of treatment, indicating a beneficial improvement in patient symptoms for both WC and DC. Conclusion: In this study, both DC and WC treatment had significant improvements on peripheral facial paralysis symptoms, with WC having significantly greater beneficial effects than DC.

A Report on 6 cases of Abdominal Obesity using Electroacupuncture Combined with Magnetic Acupuncture (전기와 자기장 복합 침 자극을 활용한 복부비만 치료 6례에 대한 증례 보고)

  • Yun, Gee Won;Lee, Hyun;Kim, Yun Joo;Kang, Jae Hui
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.213-226
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    • 2015
  • Objectives : This study was aimed to show the effect of electroacupuncture combined with magnetic acupuncture on abdominal obesity without patient dieting, exercise or use of herbal medication. Methods : Women over 85 cm in waist circumference were treated with electroacupuncture combined with magnetic acupuncture. Acupuncture points were located at the abdomen ($CV_{12}$, $CV_6$, $ST_{25}$, $ST_{21}$, $SP_{15}$, $SP_{14}$), extremities ($LI_4$, $LI_{11}$, $ST_{36}$, $ST_{44}$) and were stimulated 30 minutes with 2.1~3 Gaus, 500 Hz, tolerable strength. The Interference wave forms were by Whata 153 (Medi Lab, Korea). Two or three treatment sessions per week (five or ten sessions in total) were done. Before treatment, and after the last treatment, we measured waist circumference, hip circumference, waist hip ratio, thickness of abdominal subcutaneous fat, body weight, body mass index, body fat ratio, visceral fat area, free fat mass, body fat mass and skeletal muscle mass. We also measured the subcutaneous temperature of the abdomen($CV_{12}$, $ST_{25}(Rt)$, $ST_{25}(Lt)$, $CV_6$) by using digital infrared thermal imaging(DITI). Results : In this study, significant reductions were shown in waist circumference, hip circumference, thickness of abdominal subcutaneous fat, body weight, body mass index, body fat ratio and body fat mass. There were no significant differences in waist hip ratio, free fat mass or skeletal muscle mass. There were also significant increases of the subcutaneous temperature on $CV_{12}$, $ST_{25}(Rt)$, $ST_{25}(Lt)$. Conclusions : From the above results, electroacupuncture combined with magnetic acupuncture might be an effective treatment for abdominal obesity.

A Patient with Guillain-Barre Syndrome Treated with Combined Korean Medicine Treatments

  • Cha, Hyun Ji;Kim, Beom Seok;Lee, Ye Ji;Kim, Hyo Bin;Sung, Ki Jung;Lee, Young Rok;Kim, Jin Youp;Kim, Eun Seok;Jeon, Ju Hyun;Kim, Young Il
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.38 no.2
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    • pp.170-174
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    • 2021
  • A patient diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) suffering from numbness in the toes and fingers, paralysis in the face, and back pain received intravenous immunoglobulin on December 28, 2019. Without an improvement in symptoms the patient was admitted to a Korean medicine hospital on January 1, 2020 to receive combined Korean medicine treatment including herbal medicine (Sipjeondaebo-tanggami and Hyangbujasunkipalmul-tang), acupuncture treatment, moxibustion, cupping treatment, and physical therapy. Treatment was administered over 51 days, of which 17 days were during hospitalization. Paralysis of facial muscle, and numbness in fingers and toes were evaluated using the Yanagihara score and numeric rating scale (NRS) score, respectively. Facial paralysis improved (21 to 40 based on Yanagihara score) and paresthesia of the hands and feet disappeared (NRS score 6-7 to NRS score 0). There were no side effects or sequela. This study suggested combined Korean medicine treatment may be effective for the treatment of GBS.

Effect of Facial Chuna Manual Therapy Combined with Korean Medicine Treatmeant for Bell's Palsy

  • Choi, Yeon Ah;Ryu, Soo Min;Lee, Seung Min;Heo, You Jin;Lee, Eun young;Lee, Cham Kyul;Jo, Na Young;Roh, Jeong-Du
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.39 no.3
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    • pp.222-228
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    • 2022
  • The effect of combined Korean medicine treatment including facial chuna manual therapy was retrospectively investigated in patients with Bell's palsy. There were 16 patients (14 males) who received 2 months outpatient treatment following > 14 days of hospitalization. The Yanagihara score and House-Brackmann grade were used to measure the severity of symptoms and recovery. The patients (mean age 58.5 ± 24.74 years) were categorized based on their medical history of hypertension (n = 10), diabetes millitus (n = 10), or oral intake of steroids early in the diagnosis of Bell's palsy (n = 10). There was no difference between patients who had or did not have a previous history of diabetes mellitus or oral steroid. Both the Yanagihara-score and House-Brackmann grade improved significantly in the total patient sample after treatment (p < 0.001). Combined Korean medicine including facial chuna manual therapy may have a beneficial effect on patient symptoms and recovery.

Leg Amputation due to Buerger's Disease: Management with Combined Korean Medicine

  • Won, Eun Sol;Lee, Hyun;Ryu, Hwa Yeon;Ku, Yong Ho;Jung, Ga Hyeon;Park, Chae Hyun;Kang, Jae Hui
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.38 no.4
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    • pp.325-330
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    • 2021
  • In this Case Report, a patient with Buerger's disease who had a leg amputation below his lower right knee and a vascular bypass of right leg, developed a wound caused by his prosthetic leg and subjective discomfort. The patient received skin flap surgery but the wound did not heal properly. He was admitted to the Korean Medicine Hospital where his wound, right leg coldness, and phantom pain were treated with combined Korean medicine. The patient was hospitalized again where he underwent micro-drilling surgery. The patient was re-admitted to the Korean Medicine Hospital where he received combined Korean medicine treatment (CKMT) and carbon arc light treatment (CALT) for his wound, leg coldness, stiffness, and hypoplasia. The temperature of his right leg increased, the numeric rating scale score for assessing pain fell from 5 to 1.5, and subjective discomfort was reduced (< 20%) suggesting this may be an effective treatment.

Combined Korean Medicine Treatment of a Rare Case of Burst Fracture in an Elderly Patient with Kissing Spine

  • Park, Eun-Young;Choi, Jong-Ho;Jo, Hoo-In;Lee, Soo-Kyung;Lee, June-Haeng;Kang, Sun-Woo;Won, Yoon-Jae;Choi, Sung-Ryul;Cho, Yu-Jin
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.38 no.2
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    • pp.165-169
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    • 2021
  • A burst fracture refers to the fracture of the anterior and middle vertebral columns which are moving into the spinal canal causing neurological impairments, generally requiring surgical treatment. We herein report a rare case of burst fracture with kissing spine in a 90-year-old man who had severe lower back pain that worsened during back extension. Considering the surgical treatment risk, he was hospitalized at a Korean medicine hospital for 85 days and underwent combined Korean medicine treatments including pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine, chuna, deep-fascia meridian therapy, walking practice, and abdominal breathing. Based on patient-reported scales, his pain was alleviated, and his physical function improved. Furthermore, his range of motion and walking time increased. This case report suggests that combined Korean medicine treatments could be an effective alternative for patients with burst fracture who have surgery risks.

Two cases of dermatitis patients during pregnancy (임신 중 피부질환에 대한 치험 2례)

  • Jung, A-Rong;Jung, Eun-A;Park, Soo-Eun;Kim, Kyeong-Hye
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.258-267
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    • 2007
  • Purpose : Generally dermatitis is treated by corticosteroids, antihistamines ect, but the use of these drugs may affect pregnant women adversely. In this case Oriental medical therapy can be very useful. The purpose of this study is to report clinical management of dermatitis patients during pregnancy by oriental medicine including Hwa-acupuncture and herbal-combined extraction. Methods : We experienced two cases of dermatitis patient during pregnancy. In the beginning of treatment, they had severe itching, burning sensation, bulls, papule. We teated them with Hwa-acupuncture, herbal-combined extraction. Results : After quite short oriental treatment including Hwa-acupuncture and herbal-combined extraction, the symptoms of patients are remarkable alleviated. Conclusion : We think that many case of dermatitis during pregnancy can be managed effectively by Hwa-acupuncture and herbal-combined extraction. If we make more studies about disease under pregnancy condition, it will bring the high satisfaction of patient and the elevation of treatment rate.

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The Clinical Effects of Heating-conduction Acupuncture Therapy with General Acupuncture Therapy for Lateral Ligament Injury Induced by Ankle Sprain Grade II (전열침(傳熱鍼)과 일반 침의 병행치료가 발목 염좌로 인한 외측인대 2도 손상에 미치는 임상적 효과)

  • Jahng, Sun-Jeong;Jang, Hyo-Kil;Heo, Dong-Seok
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.191-203
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    • 2011
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical effects of heating-conduction therapy on lateral ligament injury induced by ankle sprain grade II. Methods: The 67 outpatients who were diagnosed as ankle sprain grade II were performed heating-conduction acupuncture therapy on lateral ligament injury. To evaluate the efficiency of heating-conduction acupuncture therapy, pain threshold with pressure algometer and visual analogue scale(VAS) were applied pretreatment and after 1st, 2nd treatment. Results: 1. The pain threshold and VAS score after 1st and 2nd treatment with an isolated injury of the anterior talofibular ligament showed statistically significant improvement compared with pretreatment. 2. The VAS score after 1st and 2nd treatment with an combined injury to the anterior talofibular and the calcaneofibular ligament showed statistically significant improvement compared with pretreatment. 3. The VAS score after 1st and 2nd treatment with an combined injury to the anterior talofibular, calcaneofibular and posterior talofibular ligament showed statistically significant improvement compared with pretreatment. 4. After 1st and 2nd treatment on the posterior talofibular ligament and after 2nd treatment on the anterior taofibular and calcaneofibular ligament with an combined injury to the anterior talofibular, calcaneofibular and posterior talofibular ligament the pain threshold showed statistically significant improvement compared with pretreatment. 5. Between isolated injury and combined injury of lateral ligament, the difference in pain threshold and VAS score was not statistically significant. Conclusions: Heating-conduction acupuncture therapy has clinical effects of pain reduction on patient with an isolated injury and combined injury of lateral ligament induced by ankle sprain grade II.