• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.137-141
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• 2010

Background: Facet joint have been implicated as a source of chronic low back pain. Radiofrequency denervation has demonstrated the most solid evidence. To increase safety and efficacy of treatment, computed tomography (CT) guidance injection has been used in several disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of CT-guided radiofrequency rhizotomy in the treatment of facet joint pain. Methods: A total of 40 patients were randomized to undergo radiofrequency facet joint denervation under CT guidance or C-arm guidance. All patients were examined visual analogue scale (VAS) score before treatment, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment. Results: The VAS in both groups showed significant improvement over the 1-month interval. No significant difference in the VAS score among the group was observed. Conclusions: In this study there was no significant difference between CT guidance lumbar rhizotomy and C-arm guidance lumbar rhizotomy. Therefore CT-guided radiofrequency denervation of the lumbar facet joint was a minimally invasive technique that appears effective.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.225-233
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• 2013

Objective : The objective of this study is to observe the effect of anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture, acupuncture, physical theraphy, external treatment, therapeutic exercise on the osteochondritis dissecans. Methods : Anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture and acupuncture were used to treat knee pain and gait disturbance. We evaluated the patient through VAS(visual analogue scale) daily and symptoms. Results & Conclusions : After 31 days of treatment, right knee pain was decreased from VAS 10 to VAS 4, redness, burning sensation, edemaright of right knee were decreased. And the patient could walk. Oriental medicine treatment is proved to be helpful to imporve the symptoms of the osteochondritis dissecans.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.3 no.1
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• pp.65-72
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• 2008

Objects : This study was to report a clinical effect of Chuna Treatment for Cervical Myelopathy due to disc herniation. Methods : The patient was diagnosed as Cervical Myelopathy due to disc herniation through Cervical spine MRI and treated by cervical traction technique of Chuna Treatment with conservative management. JOA score(Japanese Orthopedic Association score), Recovery rate of Hirabayashi, VAS(Visual Analogue Scale), Dynamometer score, ROM(Range of Motion) and Motor weakness Grade were used. Results and Conclusion : JOA score, VAS, Dynamometer score, ROM and Motor weakness Grade were improved and Recovery rate was 100%.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.28 no.2
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• pp.130-142
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• 2015

Objective : The purpose of this case study is to report the effectiveness of Sihochunggan-tang gagambang in respect of liver meridian wind-heat or liver-heat on 7 seborrheic dermatitis patients who were in high stress and had unhealthy dietary habit. Methods : VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) score was used to check the prognosis of 7 seborrheic dermatitis patients, who have been treated with Sihochunggan-tang gagambang and acupuncture. Results : VAS score decreased as a result of Sihochunggan-tang gagambang treatment in 7 patients. Conclusion : Sihochunggan-tang gagambang can be effective treatment for the high stress and unhealthy diet related seborrheic dermatitis when diagnosed as liver meridian wind-heat or liver-heat

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.167-172
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• 2008

Objective : This study shows the clinical effects on Bee-venom acupuncture and Burning acupuncture therapy for a patient who was diagnosed as Rheumatoid arthritis with ankle pain. Methods : This study was carried out a patient who was diagnosed as Rheumatoid arthritis with ankle pain. The patient was treated by Bee-venom acupuncture, Burning acupuncture therapy. To evaluate the effect of treatment, measured grade of pain by Visual Analogue Scale(VAS). Result and Conclusion: The ankle pain was reduced from VAS 10 to VAS 2 and the patient could walk on foot. In this study, Bee-venom acupuncture, Burning acupuncture therapy was effective in arthralgia of Rheumatoid arthritis.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.37 no.4
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• pp.30-35
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• 2016

Objectives: The patients who had arteriosclerotic occlusive disease were treated by reperforating procedures or vessel replacing operations. We divided them by two groups. one(control group) is treated by Pletaal(cilostazole), the other(CP group) is by Pletaal with cardiotonic pills(CP). Methods : Control group was treated by Pletaal, CP group was treated by Pretaal with CP for 8 weeks. We primarily evaluated the outcomes by visual analogue scale(VAS) of pain, coldness, numbness, and edema, secondarily hematologic tests. Results : Coldness, numbness and edema were reduced at both groups. In CP group, the VAS dropped more sharply than control group, but not significant. Otherwise, there was significant reduction of VAS on pain. In hematologic tests, there were no abnormal results of all items. Conclusion : The therapy of Pletaal with CP is effective to relieve PRS specially in pain and safety on hematologic tests.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.140-148
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• 2014

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Hwangryuhaedok-tang gagambang on seborrheic dermatitis. Methods : The clinical study was done on 3 cases of seborrheic dermatitis patients with symptoms of flare, scales, pricking and itching. An author prescribed Hwangryuhaedok-tang gagambang for these patients and checked VAS(Visual Analogue Scale) scores depending on the patient's evaluation. Photographies were taken before and after the treatment. Results : VAS scores of all patients decreased from 10 to 1,2. Judging by photographies, patients noticeably improved in facial skin. As a result of examining VAS scores and photographies, Hwangryuhaedok-tang gagambang was effective on seborrheic dermatitis. Conclusions : From these results, Hwangryuhaedok-tang gagambang may be considered as a basic prescription for seborrheic dermatitis. And an author consider that continuous clinical study will be needed in Korean medical dermatology.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.176-183
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• 2017

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Hwangryunhaedoktang-Gamibang on Postmenopausal Hot Flushes. Methods : This case study was done on 3 Postmenopausal Hot Flush patients who have visited Korean Medicine Clinic. Hwangryunhaedoktang-Gamibang was prescribed to all 3 patients and evaluated the symptom change through photographs and questionnaire. Investigator's Global Assessment(IGA) was used to evaluate the objective symptom and Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) was used to evaluate the subjective change. Results & Conclusions : The IGA and VAS were decreased in all patients. Most symptoms of 3 patients were improved. As a result of examining IGA, VAS scores and photographs, Hwangryunhaedoktang-Gamibang can be effective on Postmenopausal hot flush.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.77-81
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• 2019

Background: The Purpose of this study was investigated the effects of the Self Sling Suspension on the numbness, radiated pain, visual analogue scale (VAS), Cobb's angle, Jochumsen's depth, neck disabliity index (NDI). Methods: This study was carried out with a 4 forward head posture (FHP) & 4 herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) survivors. Outcomes such as the Numbness, Radiated Pain, VAS, Cobb's angle, Jochumsen's depth and NDI were measured pre- and post-intervention for both groups. Results: 2 HNP decrease was found numbness & radiated pain. After the intervention, was decreased VAS, NDI and was increased Cobb's angle, Jochumsen's depth. Conclusions: Applying Self Sling Suspension treatment to FHP & HNP patients proved to have a positive effect.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.149-160
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• 2023

Objective: To report a chronic cough that has improved after administering the Gyejigahubakhaengja-tang using Shanghanlun DPIDS(disease pattern identification diagnostic system). Methods: Chronic cough patient who occurred after COVID-19 was presumed to be diagnosed with cough variant asthma. After that, it was diagnosed as Taeyang-byung, number 43 provision according to Shanghanlun DPIDS, and the result of taking the Gyejigahubakhaengja-tang for 30 days was evaluated as VAS (visual analogue scale) and LCQ (leicester cough questionnaire). Results: After taking Gyejigahubakhaengja-tang for 30 days, chronic cough decreased from VAS 10 to VAS 1. The LCQ increased from 24 to 122. Conclusions: For chronic cough patients, 喘 at Shanghanlun DPIDS can be considered as the cause.