• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.129-139
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• 2011

Objectives : The propose of this study is to find out the clinical application of conservative treatment for SLAP lesion. Methods : We examined 2 patients with SLAP lesion who admitted Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine. The patients were treated by conservative treatments including herbal mixture, acupuncture, pharmacupuncture. Results : In this study, in the end of continuous conservative treatment, patient's shoulder pain has improved. Visual Analog Score(VAS) were also decreased. Conclusions : A conservative treatment for SLAP lesion was effective in restore of functional activities, but usefulness of this treatment needs more study.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.42 no.5
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• pp.893-903
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• 2021

Objectives: This study investigated the efficacy of Korean medical treatment for a headache (suspected CPSP) patient with a history of cerebral infarction. Methods: We treated the patient using Korean medical treatments (herbal medicines-Kamiseokyong-tang, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and chuna). The treatments were measured using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and the Neck Disability Index (NDI) for headache and post neck pain. General health status was evaluated using the European Quality of Life Five Dimensions (EQ-5d) Scale. Results: We observed improvements in the NRS, NDI, and EQ-5d scores after the treatments. Conclusions: This study suggests that Korean medicine may effectively treat headaches (suspected CPSP) with accompanying cerebral infarction.