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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.

Integrated Korean Medicine Treatments for Infrapatellar Bursitis: A Case Report

  • Myeong-Yeol Yang;Jae-Joon Ha;Ji-Sun Kim;Hong-Wook Choi;Gyu-Bin Lee;Dong-Ju Yoon;Dong-Jin Kim;Do-Young Kim
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.40 no.4
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    • pp.389-394
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    • 2023
  • In infrapatellar bursitis, an acute or chronic inflammation of the infrapatellar bursa causes pain and swelling at the front of the knee. To date, only a few studies have reported cases of infrapatellar bursitis that are treated using Korean medicine. The aim of the present study is to report a case of a 27-year-old male with front knee pain caused by infrapatellar bursitis that was treated with integrated Korean medicine treatments (e.g., acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine). The patient-reported numeric rating scale confirmed that the patient's pain was relieved, while the physical function tests also indicated a significant improvement. Based on the findings of this study, it can be suggested that integrated Korean medicine treatments could be an effective therapeutic option for patients diagnosed with infrapatellar bursitis.

The Comparative Study on the Acupuncture at Affected Limb and Unaffected Limb on Treating Ankle Sprain of Acute Stage (급성기 족관절 염좌 환자에 대한 환측취혈(患側取穴)과 건측취혈(健側取穴)의 치료 효과 비교 연구)

  • Jung, Hyo-Keun;Jeong, Yeong-Pyo;Chiang, Suo-Yue;Lee, Ji-Eun;Wi, Jun;Im, Jeong-A;Gim, Jae-Hong;Ryu, Chung-Yeol;Cho, Myeong-Rae;Yun, Yeo-Chung
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.107-113
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    • 2008
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of the acupuncture at affected limb and unaffected limb on treating ankle sprain of acute stage. Methods : From October 1st, 2007 to March 23rd, 2008, the 60 patients who had visited Dongshin mokdong oriental medical hospital and Gwangju oriental medical hospital, Dongshin university with acute ankle sprain were divided into 2 groups ; one group took acupuncture at affected limb, and the other group took acupuncture at unaffected limb. To evaluating the efficiency of each treatment, Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and Ankle-Hindfoot Scale(AHS) were applied before treatment and after 3rd treatment. Results : As a result of evaluating by using VAS, the score of acupuncture at unaffected limb was marked lower than the score of acupuncture at affected limb. As a result of evaluating by using AHS, the score comparison between the two groups had no significance after treatment. Conclusions : Acupuncture at unaffected limb is more effective than acupuncture at affected limb on treating ankle sprain of acute stage.

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Drug-Induced Dyskinesia Treated with Korean Medicine: A Case Report

  • Soo Min Ryu;Jung Won Byun;You Jin Heo;Eun Yong Lee;Cham Kyul Lee;Na Young Jo;Jeong-Du Roh
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.40 no.2
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    • pp.150-155
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    • 2023
  • Drug-induced dyskinesia is an involuntary muscle movement caused by various dopamine receptor-blocking drug exposure, such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antiemetics. Causative drug removal is the main treatment for drug-induced dyskinesia whenever possible because its pathophysiology lacks a universally accepted mechanism; however, the symptoms can persist for years or decades in many patients even after causative drug removal. Herein, we present a case of drug-induced dyskinesia in a 61-year-old female patient who consumed medication for approximately 10 years for her depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Cervical and facial dyskinesia was suggested to be related to perphenazine and levosulpiride administration. The patient received acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine, and chuna treatment for 81 days during hospitalization. The symptoms were evaluated using the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale, Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale, Tsui's score, and Numeric Rating Scale, which revealed remarkable improvement, suggesting the effectiveness of combined Korean medicine for drug-induced dyskinesia.

A Case Study of Scoliosis with Sciatic Pain Patient Treated by Korean Medicine and Shoe Lift (좌골신경통을 동반한 측만증 환자에 대한 한방치료와 신발 높이기 병행에 대한 증례연구)

  • Bang, Sung-Pil;Kim, Sung-Phil;Kim, Jin-Woo;Ryu, Hye-Seon;Chun, Hea-Sun;Ryu, Mi-Seon;Kim, Jae-Hong;Wei, Tung-Sheun;Yun, Yeo-Choong;Yeo, Kyeong-Chan;Jung, Ho-Seok
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.27 no.5
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    • pp.135-143
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    • 2010
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Korean medicine and Shoe Lift for scoliosis with sciatic pain patient. Methods : The patient who has scoliosis and sciatic pain was treated by Korean medicine and Shoe Lift. The patient's symptoms were assessed by Cobb's angle, correctability, verbal numberical rating scale(VNRS) and revised oswestry disability questionnaire(RODQ) every week. Results : After 18weeks treatment, Cobb's angle correctability was 34.357%. Patient's VNRS score and RODQ score were decreased each from 10 to 1 and from 41 to 6. Conclusions : This result suggest that Korean medicine and Shoe Lift were effective treatment on patient for scoliosis with sciatic pain.

Korean Medical Therapy for Knee Pain after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

  • Kim, Hye Ryeon;Choi, Yu Na;Kim, Seon Hye;Kang, Ha Ra;Lee, Yoon Joo;Jung, Chan Yung;Cho, Hyun Seok;Kim, Kyung Ho;Kim, Kap Sung;Kim, Eun Jung
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.67-79
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    • 2017
  • Objectives : The aim of this study was to report the effect of Korean medical therapy on pain and dysfunction after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Methods : A 25-year-old man experienced severe pain after right ACL reconstruction surgery. He received Korean medical treatments such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and physiotherapy from July 10, 2014 to August 2, 2014. Results : After the treatments, his visual analogue scale scores generally decreased and the range of motion of the right knee improved from $0^{\circ}$ to $90^{\circ}$. Furthermore, the Knee Infury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score increased from 99 to 142. Conclusion : The findings suggest that Korean medical treatments might be effectively used to treat pain and dysfunction after soft-tissue surgeries such as ACL reconstruction. Nevertheless, further research is warranted because of the limited sample size of this study.

Review of Ethical and Scientific Aspects of Acupuncture Clinical Trials Pointed Out by Institutional Review Board a Part of Development Process of the Acupuncture and Moxibustion Clinical Research Guideline (침구임상시험 가이드라인 개발과정에서 IRB의 윤리적·과학적 지적사항 사례 조사 연구)

  • Leem, Jung Tae;Lee, Seung Hoon;Han, Ga Jin;Kim, Eun Jung;Seo, Byung Kwan;Kim, Tae Hun;Lee, Seung Deok;Kim, Jong Uk;Yu, A Mi;Nam, Dong Woo;Lee, Jun Hee
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.32 no.2
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    • pp.11-21
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    • 2015
  • Objectives : To improve quality of clinical research for acupuncture and moxibustion, a guideline for clinical research protocol is needed. While developing a guideline for acupuncture and moxibustion clinical research, we reviewed the ethical and scientific aspects of protocols pointed out by the institutional review board. This will offer practical assistance to the researchers. Methods : Ethical and scientific aspects of acupuncture and moxibustion research protocols reviewed by Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital Institutional Review Board were gathered and reviewed. Results : Ethical and scientific aspects of protocol review was reported. Conclusions : The example of review will be helpful for new researchers when developing acupuncture and moxibustion clinical research protocol.

Efficacy of Integrated Korean Medicines in the Treatment of Partial Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears: A Case Report

  • Jae-Joon Ha;Myeong-Yeol Yang;Ji-Sun Kim;Hong-Wook Choi;Gyu-Bin Lee;Dong-Ju Yoon;Dong-Jin Kim;Do-Young Kim
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.40 no.4
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    • pp.382-388
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    • 2023
  • The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is crucial for stabilizing the ulnar side of the wrist but can be partially torn due to degenerative changes, falling, or sudden injuries. However, only a few studies have focused on the use of Korean medicine treatments for TFCC-related wrist pain. This case report presents the successful outcomes of integrated Korean medicine treatment in a patient with a partial TFCC tear. The diagnosis was confirmed via magnetic resonance imaging, which revealed the tear. Subsequently, the patient received integrated Korean medicine treatments. The assessment of the pain scale scores revealed a significant reduction in wrist pain and an improvement in daily life activities. Based on the findings of this study, integrated Korean medicine treatments have been proven to be an effective treatment option for patients with a partial TFCC tear. However, further research is needed to determine the potential benefits and mechanisms of these treatments in managing TFCC-related wrist pain.

Effects of Korean Medicine Treatment on a Patient with Functional Scoliosis with an Abnormal Gait Pattern After Hip Injury: A Case Report

  • Gi, Yu-Mi;Kim, Tae-Gyu;Jo, Hoo-In;Choi, Jong-Ho;Park, Eun-Young;Lee, Soo-Kyung;Lee, June-Haeng;Kim, Min-Kyu;Lee, KeunJae;Yu, Ok-Cheol
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.282-285
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    • 2019
  • Scoliosis is a 3-dimensional spinal deformity defined as lateral curvature of the spine in the coronal plane of more than $10^{\circ}$. This study describes a case of functional scoliosis after hip injury. In this case, the patient fell whilst inline skating (June 2015) causing severe tilting of her spine, and left hip pain. She received outpatient treatment from July 14, 2015 to December 28, 2015. For approximately 5 months, acupuncture therapy was performed to relax the tension in both hips, Chuna therapy, and foot orthosis were applied to reduce the body's imbalance. Based on X-ray images, the Cobb angle had decreased from $14.73^{\circ}$ (pretreatment) to $1.90^{\circ}$ (posttreatment). This case report suggested that Korean medicine treatment could be an effective therapeutic choice for functional scoliosis.