Case Study of Oriental Medicine Treatment with Acupotomy Therapy of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

수근관 증후군에 관한 침도 침술의 유효성에 관한 임상증례보고

  • Lim, Na-Ra (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Gwang-Ju Oriental Medical Hospital, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Kim, Sung-Chul (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Gwang-Ju Oriental Medical Hospital, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Jang, Eun-Ha (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Gwang-Ju Oriental Medical Hospital, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Na, Won-Min (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Gwang-Ju Oriental Medical Hospital, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Lim, Seung-Il (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Gwang-Ju Oriental Medical Hospital, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Shin, Jin-Bong (Dept. of Internal Medicine, Gwang-Ju Oriental Medical Hospital, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Lee, Geon-Mok (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, San-bon Oriental Medical Hospital, Wonkwang University)
  • 임나라 (원광대학교 광주한방병원 침구과) ;
  • 김성철 (원광대학교 광주한방병원 침구과) ;
  • 장은하 (원광대학교 광주한방병원 침구과) ;
  • 나원민 (원광대학교 광주한방병원 침구과) ;
  • 임승일 (원광대학교 광주한방병원 침구과) ;
  • 신진봉 (원광대학교 광주한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 이건목 (원광대학교 산본한방병원 침구과)
  • Published : 2008.08.20

Abstract

Purpose : In order to estimate clinical effects of Oriental Medicine Treatment with acupotomy therapy of Carpal tunnel Syndrome. Methods : From 7th May, 2008 to 10th May, 2008, 1 female patient diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome(clinical diagnosed) was treated with general oriental medicine therapy(acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, physical therapy, herbal medication) and acupotomy. Results : The patient's both hand numbness, both wrist pain & puffiness were remarkably improved. Conclusions : This study demonstrates that oriental medical treatment with acuputomy therapy has notable effect in improving symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. as though we had not wide experience in this treatment, more research is needed.

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