Journal of Acupuncture Research
- Volume 25 Issue 5
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- Pages.205-211
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- 2008
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- 2586-288X(pISSN)
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- 2586-2898(eISSN)
Clinical Study of Two Cases of Facial Diplegia with Continued Facial Palsy
편측 안면마비가 잇따라 발병한 양측 안면마비 환자 2례에 대한 임상적 고찰
- Yang, Gi-Young (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
- Lee, Byung-Ryul (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
- Kim, Young-Il (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University)
- Published : 2008.10.20
Abstract
Objectives : This study is designed in order to evaluate oriental medical treatment of facial diplegia with continued facial palsy. Methods : The authors observed patients by Yanagihara's unweighted grading system for operated acupuncture treatment, herbal medicine treatment and physiotherapy. Results & Conclusions : 1. Both facial grade had different scores in Yanagihara's unweighted grading system for 2 cases when the facial palsy occured. 2. Both cases were diagnosed in wind-cold(feng-han) type. 3. The left and right side of face took different amount of time to recover. 4. Facial diplegia was significantly improved.