• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2007

Objectives : These studies are designed to make a survey of the effectiveness of the non surgical decompression treatment. Methods : These studies 15 cases of L-spine herniated lumbar intervertebral disc(HIVD) which was treated with non surgical spinal decompression and other medicine treatment(acupuncture, cupping, interferential current therapy, ultra-sound therapy and hot poultice). Each patient has been treated with spine decompression and other medicine treatment. And degree of improvement has been evaluated by Visual Analogue Scale and the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire score for low back pain. Results and Conclusions : Through the results, the medical treatment proved to have valid effect for L-spine HIDV. And further clinical studies comparing non surgical spinal decompression treatment and other medicine treatment is necessary.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.299-307
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• 2008

In this study, we treated a patient with psychogenic chronic low back pain for 2 years with herbal medication treatment and psychotherapy. The case was a 17 years old female patient complained chronic low back pain for a long time. She received the spine operation, epidural injection, many kind of oriental medicine treatment about low back pain, but there was no improvement. We diagnosed her pain as a psychogenic pain disorder, and treated her with herbal medication for decrease her stress, and did a psychotherapy such as the progressive muscle relaxation, and counseled about trouble with her family. After treatment, her chronic low back pain was improved so much. We think that the herbal medication treatment and psychotherapy can be helpful to treat patients who have psychic and physical disorders.

• 대한추나의학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.163-168
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• 2004

The occurrence of neurologic symptom, for example cauda equina syndrome or disc rupture after Chuna treatment seems to be an uncommon event considering the large number of Chuna treatment performed. We experienced a woman who developed sudden complication after lumbar Chuna treatment. Patients in spinal hernation undergone Chuna treatment can be the causative factor in neurological symptom and must be considered in each case. Therefore, physicans and patients should be aware that neurological complication may occur as a result of lumba Chuna treatment.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.143-151
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• 2011

Objectives : This study is to research the trend of the oriantal medical treatment for tinnitus and to establish the hereafter direction for the study on oriantal medical treatment for tinnitus. Methods : We reviewed the domestic articles published last eleven years(2000- 2010). Results : We have searched 21 articles in 5 journals of korean oriental medical ophthalmology &dermatology, korean acupuncture & moxibustion, korean oriental medicine, oriental physiology & pathology, sasang constitutional medicine. 1. There were the most research done 2006. They have 5 articles. In other years there were 3 or less articles. 2. The pattern of study was as follow: the consideration of documents were 5, clinical trials were 6, case studies were 8 and the others were 2. the rate of case studies were increased. 3. After mid 2000s, there were more studies of new research method appearing. Conclusions : The oriental medical treatment already effective for tinnitus. But we need more studies about various kind of oriental medical treatment for tinnitus.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제31권4호
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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.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.797-802
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• 2012

Alcoholic polyneuropathy is a disorder of the peripheral nervous system that interferes with sensory, motor, and autonomic nerve function. This study was to report the effect of Oriental medical treatment on a patient with alcoholic polyneuropathy. Conservative Oriental medical treatment was done to a man of 84 years who was diagnosed as a alcoholic polyneuropathy and suffered from both distal dominant leg weakness & symmetrical paresthesia and ataxic gait. The changes of symptoms, reflexes and sensory test were checked by Toronto Clinical Neuropathy Scoring System(TCNSS). Reflexes, motor and sensory impairments were improved after the Oriental medical treatment. I reported good effects of Oriental medical treatment on alcoholic polyneuropathy. Oriental medical treatment can be helpful to improve the symptoms of alcoholic polyneuropathy.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.97-107
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• 2011

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report two cases of improvement in meniscal injury induced knee pain after M.S.T(Motion Style Treatment). Methods : Two patients diagnosed as meniscal injury were improved by M.S.T(Motion Style Treatment). This study was measured by Numerical Rating Scale(NRS) score and physical examination. Results : In this study, in the end of continuous M.S.T(Motion Style Treatment), patient's knee pain had improved. Numerical Rating Scale(NRS) were also decreased. Conclusions : As seen in this two cases of patients of knee pain who were diagnosed as meniscal injury, M.S.T(Motion Style Treatment) has a positive effect to control pain with knee pain who are diagnosed as meniscal injury.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.67-80
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• 2010

Objectives : This study is to investigate the clinical application of conservative oriental medical treatment to a patient who were diagnosed as 'Sequestrated disc' on MRI. Methods: We evaluated 5 patients. who were diagnosed as 'Sequestrated disc' on MRI. after conservative oriental medical treatment by Numeric Rating Scale(NRS), Straight Leg Rasing Test(SLRT) and MRI follow-up. Result: 5 patients showed significant improvement in Numeric Rating Scale(NRS). Straight Leg Rasing Test(SLRT) after conservative oriental medical treatment. Also their sequestrated disc were significantly dissapeared or decreased in volume on MRI after the treatment. Conclusion: Conservative oriental medical treatment can be effective for improving pain and volume of herniated disc for patients with sequestrated disc.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.184-199
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• 2008

Background and Objective : Wrinkle treatment with oriental medicine is popular these days. But there are few reports about it. This study is performed to introduce wrinkle treatment with oriental medicine. Methods : We searched the oriental literature and reports related with wrinkles and wrinkle treatment. We study about treatment methods with Oriental Medicine like herbal medicines, acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, etc. Result and Conclusions : Among the treatment method, acupuncture seems to use wound care mechanism. We propose oriental medicine as an effective and beneficial therapy for wrinkle treatment.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.25-33
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• 2010

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the difference of treatment effect between Oriental Medical Treatment and Oriental-Western Combination Treatment on Herniated Lumbar Disc. Methods : From 1st November, 2008 to 31th August, 2009, 18 Herniated Lumbar Disc patients who admitted the Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, college of Oriental medicine, Dae-gu Hanny University were divided into two groups. Group A was treated with oriental medical theraphy (Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Herb, Cupping, Physical theraphy) and Group B with both oriental medical theraphy and western medical theraphy(Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Herb, Cupping, Physical theraphy, Intramuscular injection of Dexamethasone and Dicknol 2ml). We evaluated the treatment effect of each group with the Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and Pain Rating Scale(PRS), deviding two period(From first day to fourth day after Admission and From first day to ninth day after Admission). Results : Improvement Degree of Group A and Group B was significantly improvement (p<0.05) according to the VAS & PRS. Group B showed better performance compared with Group A. Conclusions : These results proved that combination treatment of oriental and western medicine was more effective than just oriental medical treatment of Herniated Lumbar Disc. And the difference between the two groups were significant according to PRS.