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Case Reports : The Effect of Burning Acupuncture Therapy on the Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome (천장관절증후군에 대한 화침(火鍼)치료 1례 보고)

  • Kim, Hyun-Suk;Hong, Seo-Yeong;Oh, Min-Seok
    • Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.133-138
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    • 2007
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study IS to evaluate the effect of burning acupuncture therapy on the sacroihac Joint syndrome. Methods : This study was carried out on the 1 patient with sacroihac Joint syndrome Subject was treated by acupuncture, negative, burning acupuncture therapy Lumbar ROM and Visual Analog Scale(VAS) were evaluated before and during treatment. Results and Conclusions : VAS was improved 10 to 2 and lumbar Rom was improved In the study, burning acupuncture therapy was effective 10 sacroihac joint syndrome.

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Effects on Knee Joint Pain by Phonophoresis of Piroxicam Gel (피록시캄 겔의 음파영동이 슬관절 통증에 미치는 효과)

  • Choi, Sug-Ju;Yoon, Se-Won
    • Journal of the Korean Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology
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    • v.1 no.2
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    • pp.31-38
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    • 2003
  • This study was to compared the effectiveness of piroxicam gel phonophoresis with conventional ultrasound therapy in knee osteoarthritis. Eighteen patients with a means age of $55.7{\pm}5$ years were randomly assigned to phonophoresis or ultrasound groups. Continuous ultrasonic waves of 1 MHz frequency and $1\;W/cm^2\;SATA_i$ were applied for 5 minutes to the target knee joint. This study indicated their pain level by marking on a visual analog scale(VAS) at the start of treatment and at the end of 3day. Osteoarthritis VAS scores, pain on rest state, non weight bearing range of motion, 20 meters walking, and walking step by the patients were evaluated before and after therapy. Both therapeutic modalities were found to be effective and generally well tolerated after 3 therapy sessions. But piroxicam phonophoresis was not superior to conventional ultrasound in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

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A Case Report of Intra-articular Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Adhesive Capsulitis (견관절 유착성 관절낭염에 대한 관절강 내 봉약침 적용 1례)

  • Kwon, O-Gon;Lee, Yun-Kyu
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.99-103
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    • 2012
  • Objectives : This study was performed to report a case of adhesive capsulitis treated by intra-articular bee venom pharmacopuncture. Methods : Patient was treated by intra-articular bee venom pharmacopuncture four times during two weeks, and after that the patient had intermission period for 2 weeks. The same treatment was administered four times during two weeks after the intermission. The effect of treatment was evaluated by visual analog scale(VAS), range of motion(ROM). Results : After treatment, VAS score declined from 7 to 4, ROM increased. Conclusions : Intra-articular bee venom pharmacopuncture was effective for adhesive capsulitis.

A Case Report of Intra-articular Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Partial Tear of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex. (삼각 섬유연골 복합체 부분 파열에 대한 관절강내 봉약침 시술 치험 1례)

  • Lee, Kwang-Ho;Ryu, Young-Jin;Sun, Seung-Ho;Kwon, Ki-Rok
    • Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.127-134
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    • 2009
  • Objective: This case was to report a case of Partial Tear of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex treated by Intra-articular bee venom Pharmacopuncture. Methods: The patient was treated by Intra-articular bee venom Pharmacopuncture. The Effect of Treatment was evaluated by Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and Modified Mayo Wrist Score(Wrist Score). Results & Conclusions: After Treatment, Patient's VAS decreased and Wrist Score increased. For this results, Intra-articular Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture may be effective for Partial Tear of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex.

Bipolar Intra-articular Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of the Thoracic Facet Joints: A Case Series of a New Technique

  • Kim, David
    • The Korean Journal of Pain
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.43-48
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    • 2014
  • Background: This study tests the hypothesis that of bipolar radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the thoracic facet joint capsule may provide a safe and effect method of pain control from thoracic facet origin. Methods: Among patients suffering from localized mid back pain, nine patients with thoracic facet disease confirmed by magnetic resonance image and diagnostic thoracic facet block were enrolled. Bipolar radiofrequency ablation in the inferior aspect of the thoracic facet joint was done. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was measured pre-intervention and 1 month post-intervention. Any complications and changes in amount of pain medication were recorded. Results: Significant 47.6% reduction in VAS was noted at 1 month. There were no serious complications. Conclusions: Intra-articular bipolar radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the thoracic facet joint may be a technically easier and valid method of treating mid back pain of thoracic facet origin.

A clinical study for Chuna Treatment on Neck pain (추나요법의 경항통 치료에 대한 임상적 고찰)

  • Park, Won-Hyung;Oh, Se-Choon
    • The Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2005
  • Objective : The study aims to find out the effects of Chuna treatment on neck pain. Methods: Out of 40 neck pain people, we divided 20 people in group A was treated Acupuncture and China, 20 people in group B was treated Acupuncture. We measured Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and symptom grade before and after treatment in each group's. Statistical analysis was performed by using SPSS program. Results : 1. Symptom grade III was the highest frequency before treatment in Group A and Group B. After treatment, grade 0 was The highest frequency in Group A But grade 0, II were the highest frequency in Group B. 2. Group A was Significantly decreased in VAS compared with Group B. Conclusion: These results suggest that Chuna treatment is useful on the patients of neck pain.

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The Clinical Efficacy of Pasaekhwalhyeol-Tang on Acute Headache of an Acute Cerebral Infarct Patient (급성기 뇌경색 환자의 두통에 대한 파한활혈탕(破寒滑血湯)의 임상적 효능)

  • Shim, Yun-Seub;Seong, Ki-Won
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.318-323
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    • 2004
  • Objectives : The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Pasaekhwalhyeol-Tang on acute headache from acute cerebral infarct. Methods : Pasaekhwalhyeol-Tang was prescribed to 15 acute cerebral infarct patients for two weeks. Symptoms were checked and VAS(Visual Analog Scale) scores were kept every week. Results : After prescription of Pasaekhwalhyeol-Tang, VAS scores on headache and accompanying symptoms decreased. No significant changes were shown in laboratory findings. As for the laboratory findings, ALT showed an upward tendency within a week and increased over normal values in two cases(13%). But two weeks later, ALT decreased within normal values. And the mean serum level was within normal values and the other hepatic enzymes did not increase over normal values in either week nor week 2. Conclusions : Results suggest that Pasaekhwalhyeol-Tang is effective in reducing the severity of acute headache from acute cerebral infarct.

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A Clinical Case Study of Operation-delayed Cauda Equina Syndrome Patient Improved by Korean Traditional Treatment (한방요법으로 호전된 수술이 지연된 마미 증후군 환자의 증례보고)

  • Jung, Hae-Chang;Jeong, Su-Hyeon
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.181-187
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    • 2015
  • Objectives The objective of this study is to report clinical effect of korean traditional treatments for Operation-delayed Cauda Equina Syndrome patient. Methods The patient was treated by korean traditional treatments including acupuncture, physical treatment, herbal medication. The improvement of the clinical symptoms was observed by Modified Visual analog scale (Modified VAS), SSCES (Scoring System for Cauda Equina Syndrome), function of urination and function of defecation. Results After treatments, Modified VAS, SSCES, function of urination and function of defecation were improved in this case. Conclusions On the basis of these results, we suggest that korean traditional treatment might be an effective method to improve the clinical symptoms of Operation-delayed Cauda Equina Syndrome patient.

A Randomized Controlled Double Blinding Study of Bee Venom Acupuncture Therapy on Sprain of C-spine (무작위 대조 이중맹검 시험을 통한 봉약침(蜂藥鍼)의 경항통(頸項痛)에 미치는 영향(影響))

  • Kim, Kyung-Tae;Song, Ho-Sueb
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.189-195
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    • 2005
  • Objectives : This study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Bee Venom acupuncture therapy on sprain of C-spine by randomized controlled double blinding method. Methods : A randomized double blinding study of bee venom acupuncture therapy was conducted on sprain of C-spine. We divided sprain of C-spine patient into 2 groups: one group with both acupuncture and saline acupuncture therapy, and another group with both acupuncture and bee venom acupuncture therapy. To estimate the efficacy of treatment that applied for two groups, we used visual analog scale(VAS) and neck disability index(NDI). We compared the VAS and NDI score of two groups statistically. Results : STZ induced increase of serum creatinine, BUN and albumin secretion were lowered by AD-1 treatment.

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Four Case of Partial Tear of Supraspinatus Tendon Treated by Acupotomy Combined Oriental Medical Treatments (도침치료를 병행한 극상근건 부분파열 환자 한방 치험 4례)

  • Kim, Hyo Sub;Heo, Woo Young;Hyun, Min Kyoung;Kim, Jong Su;Gang, Il A
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.31 no.1
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    • pp.167-176
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    • 2014
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the improvement of acupotomy in patients with partial tear of supraspinatus tendon. Methods : We treated 4 patients having shoulder pain due to partial tear of supraspinatus tendon with acupotomy combined with oriental medical treatments. We checked visual analog scale(VAS) and range of movement(ROM). Results : There are remarkable improvement in VAS and ROM. Conclusions : This report shows acupotomy has a effectiveness on partial tear of supraspinatus tendon. Follow-up study is needed.