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Conservative Korean Medicine Integrated Treatment for Medial Collateral Ligament Tear of the Knee Joint with Bone Contusion : Two Clinical Cases (골 타박상을 동반한 슬관절 내측 측부 인대 파열에 대한 보존적 한방통합치료: 증례 2례)

  • Ga-Young, Choi;Ji Hoon, Han;Sang Ha, Woo;Jung Hee, Lee;Yun Kyu, Lee;Seong-Hun, Choi;Hyun-Jong, Lee;Jae Soo, Kim
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.36 no.6
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    • pp.247-251
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    • 2022
  • This study is to show the clinical effect of Korean medicine integrated treatment for medial collateral ligament tear with bone contusion by traffic accident. The patients were treated using Korean medicine integrated treatment including acupunture, pharmacoacupunture and herbal medication. The effect of treatment was measured by Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), EuroQol-5 Dimension Index (EQ-5D) and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). After treatment, case 1 improved WOMAC from 94 to 24, EQ-5D from -0.056 to 0.72, and NRS from 10 to 2. Case 2 showed an improvement in symptoms from WOMAC 91 to 14, EQ-5D from 0.077 to 0.862, NRS from 10 to 2.5. In addition, as a result of follow-up about 5 months after each onset, case 1 showed a further improvement with WOMAC 0, EQ-5D 0.95 and case 2 WOMAC 7, EQ-5D 0.913. These results suggest that Korean medicine integrated treatment might be a possible therapeutic option for the medial collateral ligament tear with bone contusion by traffic accident.

The Quality of Life and Health Behavior Among the Elderly in Long Term Care Insurance Based on Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) (노인들의 건강행태와 삶의 질 수준 -국민건강·영양조사 중 노인장기요양보험 수혜 대상자를 중심으로-)

  • Yoon, Tae-Hyung;Chon, Seung-Ehul;Yi, Chung-Hwi
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.69-78
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    • 2009
  • The purpose of this study was to assess the level of quality of life and related factors among the elderly in Korea. In particular, we focused on factors affecting the quality of life of the elderly in long term care. We used the third Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (KNHANES) from 2005. We sampled a total of 3,571 (10.5%) elderly from the national survey. We compared the mean of quality of life to socioeconomic status, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), health behavior, and disease variables. We used EuroQol-5D among KNHANES to assess the quality of life. In this study, the mean score of the quality of life among the elderly was 2.57. Logistic regression showed that the elderly who were male, with spouses, with health insurance, and with good ADL levels enjoyed higher quality of life scores and odds ratios than those who were female, divorced, uninsured, and with low ADL levels (p<.05). The quality of life of the elderly was affected by socioeconomic, ADL, health behavior and disease variables. To improve long term care and the quality of life among the elderly, we need detailed research to clarify the effects of these factors.

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A Case Report inculding Pharmacopuncture Therapy at Lumbar Facet joints for a Patient with Lumbar Disc Herniation with Lower Back Pain and Leg Radiating Pain that Worsen during Pregnancy (요추 후관절 약침 치료를 병행한 임신 중 요통 및 하지방사통이 악화된 요추 추간판 탈출증 환자 증례 보고)

  • Kim, Su-Jin;Kim, Sun-A;Kim, Min-Kyung;Lee, Si-Won;Kyung, Da-Hyun;Bae, Ji-Eun;Kwon, Yong-Su;Huh, Hyo-Seung
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.93-103
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    • 2021
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to report a case of a pregnant woman diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation that improved in lumbar pain and radiating leg pain through combined korean medical treatment including pharmacopuncture at lumbar facet joints in situations surgical and pharmacological treatment is limited due to pregnancy. Methods: A combination of treatment including pharmacopuncture at lumbar facet joints, acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine was provided for 1 month to a woman at 21 weeks pregnant who was diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation. Her progress was assessed with Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), EuroQol-5Dimension (EQ-5D) before and after treatment. Results: After the treatment, the pain decreased and the quality of life was enhanced. No adverse events were observed. Conclusions: The findings indicate that combined korean medical treatment including pharmacopuncture at lumbar facet joints can be safe and effective alternative to treat lumbar disc herniation during pregnancy.

Efficacy and Safety of Banhahubak-Tang for Depression Treatment: Study Protocol for a Randomized, Waitlist-Controlled Trial

  • Seung-Ho, Lee;Yunna, Kim;Dohyung, Kwon;Seung-Hun, Cho
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.33 no.4
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    • pp.389-400
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    • 2022
  • Objectives: Depression is a highly prevalent disease, and the market for antidepressant drugs continues to grow at a steady rate. Although current antidepressants are reported to be effective, because of their low remission rate and side effects, new antidepressants are needed. The use of Banhahubak-tang (BHT) to treat the symptoms of depression is supported by experimental evidence. The proposed study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of BHT in treating depression. Methods: A randomized, waitlist-controlled, parallel clinical trial will be conducted to assess the efficacy of BHT in depression. A total of 84 participants with depression will be randomized into the intervention group or waitlist-control group at a 1:1 ratio. Patients in the intervention group will be administered BHT three times a day for four weeks and followed up for four more weeks after therapy completion. Patients in the waitlist-control group will undergo the same intervention and follow-up after a four-week waiting period. The primary outcome is change in the Korean version of the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (K-HDRS) scores for major depressive disorders after four weeks. The secondary outcomes include scores on the K-HDRS, Korean Symptom Check List 95 (KSCL-95), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Korean version (STAI-K), State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-Korean version (STAXI-K), and the Instrument on Pattern Identifications for Depression and EuroQol-5 Dimension (EQ-5D). Conclusions: This trial will provide high-quality clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of BHT in the management of depression.

Korean Medicine for Gait Disturbance Accompanying Lower Limb Rigidity Caused by Bleeding of Spinal Cavernous Hemangioma: A Case Report (척추 해면상 혈관종 출혈로 인해 발생한 하지 강직감을 동반한 보행 장애에 대한 한의학 치료의 효과: 증례보고)

  • Hyunjin Choi;Seung Ho Yu;Sangjoon An;Seyun Kim;Woochul Shin;Jae-Heung Cho;Won-Seok Chung;Mi-Yeon Song;Hyungsuk Kim
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.33 no.4
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    • pp.243-249
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    • 2023
  • This case study showed improvement both in pain and gait disturbance caused by SCH. KM can be a positive treatment for reducing pain or improving gait disturbance caused by SCH, and it can be considered a treatment option for SCH. Future studies with a larger number of cases and longer period of follow-up in SCH with gait disturbance and rigidity are needed.

Association of Depression with Atypical Features and Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Adults (한국 성인에서 비전형 양상 우울증과 대사증후군과의 연관성)

  • Lee, Chung-Yeol;Jung, Do-Un;Kim, Sung-Jin;Kang, Je-Wook;Moon, Jung-Joon;Jeon, Dong-Wook;Kim, You-Na;Shin, Dong-Jin;Nam, Sang-Hun
    • Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
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    • v.27 no.2
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    • pp.90-100
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    • 2019
  • Objectives : This study aimed to investigate the association between depression with atypical features and metabolic syndromes in Korean adults using the 2016 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) data. Methods : We used the 2016 KNHANES data to enroll 277 participants with a score of 10 or higher on Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Depression with atypical features was diagnosed when at least two of the following criteria were met : 1) sleeping more than 10 hours a day ; 2) weight gain of more than 3 kg in a year ; and 3) fatigue/anergia. Depression was divided into two groups based on the presence/absence of atypical features. Physical and mental health, and risk of metabolic syndrome were compared between the groups. Results : Among the 277 participants, 91 had depression with atypical features. We identified significant differences in age, sex, income, and education between the two groups. After adjusting for these variables, depression with atypical features had lower EuroQol-5D index scores (p<0.001) and higher prevalence of metabolic syndromes (p=0.035) compared to the depression without atypical features. Depression with atypical features had higher odds ratio (OR) in association with metabolic syndromes after adjusting for confounding variables (OR=1.923 ; 95% confidence interval : 1.069-3.460). Conclusions : Depression with atypical features increases the risk of metabolic syndromes and lowers the quality of life.

A study on recognition of Mibyeong and its prevalence in Korean public : national survey (미병에 대한 한국 일반인의 인식과 미병률 현황 : 전국조사)

  • Lee, Eunyoung;Lee, Youngseop;Park, Kihyun;Yoo, Jonghyang;Lee, Siwoo
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2015
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to reveal the prevalence of Mibyeong and its symptoms including fatigue, pain, sleep disturbance, dyspepsia, depression, anxiety and anger by using the national survey. Methods : Questionnaires were collected by Gallup Korea. Participants were chosen through stratified sampling method based on area, gender and age. Questionnaire was designated to confirm the recognition, managing of Mibyeong, investigation of life habit, medical history, basic information, QoL questionnaires (Short Form-12, EuroQol-5D) and understanding of Mibyeong medical service conditions. Generally all questionnaires were used for survey the Mibyeong status in public except QoL questionnaires. Questionnaires were fulfilled by professional surveyor as face to face interview. Descriptives was used for data analysis and the results were expressed as percentage ratios (%) Results : 1,101 of people were acquired in this study. Eighty point two (80.2%) percent of participants did not know the concept of Mibyeong accurately even though 80.6% complained of Mibyeong related symptoms. Among them, fatigue was accounted for the highest response (70.7%)in this study. Sixty point four percent of participants identified non-smoking, stop drinking, eating habits and sleeping habits as a way to manage their Mibyeong related symptoms. In addition, exercising (60.8%), visiting medical institution (58.4%) and taking health functional food (52.7%) were presented. Only 23.1% among people with symptoms Mibyeong visited medical facilities. Moreover, the quality of life was found to be significantly correlated with health status. Conclusions : This study could contribute to express the importance of announcing the concept of Mibyeong and status to Korean public. Moreover, more Mibyeong studies should be conducted in the future to evaluate the Mibyeong status objectively.

A Prospective Observational Study of Herbal Medicines on Depressive Disorder (우울장애 한약치료에 대한 전향적 관찰연구)

  • Kim, Ju Yeon;Kim, Hwan;Lee, Ji-Yoon;Jung, Jin-Hyeong;Yang, Changsop;Lee, Mi-Young;Jung, In Chul
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.63-76
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    • 2020
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to verify the clinical effects of herbal medicines on patients with depressive disorder. Methods: A prospective observational study on patients with depressive disorder was conducted. The patients were treated with herbal medicines for eight weeks. The Korean Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (K-HDRS) was evaluated as the primary outcome and the Korean Beck's Depression Inventory (K-BDI), Instrument on Pattern Identification for Depression, Korean Symptom Checklist-95 (KSCL-95), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Korean State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-K), Korean State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI-K), EuroQol five-dimensional Questionnaire (EQ-5D), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2), Heart Rate Variability (HRV) were measured as the secondary outcome. Adverse events were assessed for safety. Results: A total of 35 participants were observed for 12 weeks. The K-HDRS improved significantly in four, eight, and 12 weeks and the K-BDI showed significant differences in four, and eight weeks. There were no significant improvements in other evaluation scales. Gyejibongnyeong-hwan was the most frequently and continuously prescribed, showing significant improvements of K-HDRS after eight weeks of treatment. Conclusions: In our observational study, herbal medicine was effective for relieving the depression of patients with depressive disorder and Gyejibongnyeong-hwan showed the most significant effectiveness.

The Effect of Korean Medical Combination Treatment on 72 Cases of Herniated Intervertebral Lumbar Disc Patients: An Observational Study (요추 추간판탈출증 입원환자 72례에 대한 한의학적 복합치료 효과의 관찰 연구)

  • Kim, Sang Min;Lee, Sun Ho;Shin, You Bin;Choi, Ji Hoon;Koo, Ja Sung;Yoo, Hyung Jin;Lee, Dong Hyun
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.32 no.2
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    • pp.23-33
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    • 2015
  • Objectives : This study was designed to assess the general distribution and clinical effectiveness of Korean medical treatment on lumbar disc herniation. Methods : This is an observational study. 72 patients admitted to Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine with a diagnosis of herniated intervertebral disc(HIVD) by lumbar-CT of lumbar-MRI were observed from July, 2014 to April, 2015. They were analyzed according to sex, age, the period of disease, causal factors, symptoms on admission, admission day, disc herniation type and treatment efficacy. All patients received a combination of treatments during hospitalization, including acupuncture, Chuna, herbal medicines and physical therapy. A zero to ten numerating rating scale(NRS) assessing pain, Oswestry disability index(ODI) and EuroQol-5 dimension(EQ-5D) was used before and after treatments. Results : Average admission duration was $28.00{\pm}12.85$ days in lumbar disc patients. For lumbar patients, lower back pain NRS decreased from $5.89{\pm}2.00$ to $3.42{\pm}1.87$(p<0.001) and radiating pain from $5.96{\pm}2.12$ to $3.38{\pm}1.83$(p<0.001). ODI decreased from $46.69{\pm}19.25$ to $35.69{\pm}16.67$(p<0.001), and EQ-5D index increased from $0.63{\pm}0.26$ to $0.71{\pm}0.20$(p<0.05) after treatment in lumbar disc patients. Conclusions : Korean medical combination treatment might be effective in reducing pain and improving quality of life for patients with lumbar disc herniation. This study further confirmed the efficacy of Korean medical treatment on HIVD.

Korean Medicine Treatment to Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear Patients Due to Traffic Accident: Report of 2 Cases (교통사고로 인한 후방십자인대 파열 환자에 대한 증례보고 2예)

  • Bae, Jun-Hyo;Kwon, Yong-Su;Yu, Jae-eun;Lee, Hee-won;Koo, Ji-eun;Kim, Ka-hyun;Choi, Sung-won;Yoon, Joo-young;Park, Ji-won
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.141-147
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    • 2021
  • This study's purpose is to report the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment to posterior cruciate ligament tear patients due to traffic accident. 2 patients were treated with Korean medicine by acupuncture, pharmacopuncture and herbal medication. We assessed the knee pain and functional improvement by using numeric rating scale (NRS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities arthritis (WOMAC) index and EuroQol-5 dimension (EQ-5D) index. After treatment, NRS decreased from 6 to 2 in case 1 and from 5 to 3 in case 2. EQ-5D index chaged from 0.465 to 0.72 in case 1 and from 0.719 to -0.171 in case 2. WOMAC index decreased from 82 to 13 in case 1 and from 55 to 54 in case 2. NRS improved in both cases, but WOMAC index and EQ-5D index improved in only one case. Korean medicine treatment could be helpful for posterior cruciate ligament tear traffic accident patients. However, further clinical studies are needed to clarify the effectiveness to the patients with old age, degeneration and accompanying injury.