The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A Case Report of Child with Brachial Plexus Palsy Due to Birth Injury

분만손상으로 인한 상완신경총마비 환아의 치험 1례

  • Yu, Sun Ae (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongeui University)
  • 유선애 (동의대학교 한의과대학 소아과학교실)
  • Received : 2014.01.24
  • Accepted : 2014.02.13
  • Published : 2014.02.28
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Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to know the effect of acupuncture on brachial plexus palsy due to birth injury. Methods We decided to treat one week of Vojta therapy and occupational therapy, but other were combined, and then add three weeks of acupuncture treatment as well. Results Right clavicle fracture at birth brachial plexus injury due to decreased locomotion of the right upper extremity, muscle weakness in children aged 7 months to Vojta therapy, occupational therapy and acupuncture, when performed in conjunction mobility increase of the shoulder joint, elbow support improvement, recovery of motor function of the hand grip, etc. to obtain a significant motor function recovery improvement. Conclusion Acupuncture was a good treatment of choice for the better shoulder, joint and hands movements.

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