Journal of Acupuncture Research

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A Case Report of Brown-Sequard Syndrome Caused by Traumatic Cervical Fracture

외상성 경추 골절 후 발생한 Brown-Sequard 증후군 환자 1례

  • Kim, Sul Gi (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Kim, June Hyun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Park, Sueng Hyuk (Department of Physiology, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Choi, Jun Sup (Department of Rehabilitation, Wonkwang University Iksan Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Cho, Nam Geun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University)
  • 김슬기 (원광대학교 한의과대학 침구의학과교실) ;
  • 김준현 (원광대학교 한의과대학 침구의학과교실) ;
  • 박승혁 (원광대학교 한의과대학 생리학교실) ;
  • 최준섭 (원광대학교 익산한방병원 양방재활의학과) ;
  • 조남근 (원광대학교 한의과대학 침구의학과교실)
  • Received : 2015.01.23
  • Accepted : 2015.03.05
  • Published : 2015.03.20
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report a case of Brown-Sequard syndrome caused by traumatic cervical fracture, presenting pain in the right upper extremity and back of the left hand, motor weakness in the right side and diminished pain and temperature in the left side. Methods : A patient received Korean medical treatment(acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, Silver Spike point electrotherapy(SSP)) and rehabilitation treatment. We evaluated pain with the Numeric Rating Scale(NRS), motor grade with a Medical Research Council(MRC) scale, sensory function and Modified Barthel Index(MBI). Results : After treatment, the patient showed considerable improvement in NRS, motor & sensory function, and MBI. Conclusions : Korean medical and rehabilitation treatments could be effective for Brown-Sequard syndrome patients. More extensive studies should be carried out.

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