Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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A Case Report on Patient with Trigger Thumb Improved by Complex Korean Medical Treatment

복합한방치료로 호전된 방아쇠 무지증 환자 증례보고

  • Lee, Ji In (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Gachon University) ;
  • Song, Ho Sueb (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Gachon University)
  • 이지인 (가천대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실) ;
  • 송호섭 (가천대학교 한의과대학 침구의학교실)
  • Received : 2015.02.16
  • Accepted : 2015.03.04
  • Published : 2015.03.20
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to report a case of patient with trigger thumb which improved by Meridian Tendino-musculature Acupuncture therapy, Moxubustion and Bee-Venom pharmacoacupuncture. Methods : In this study, we have conducted Meridian Tendi-musculature Acupuncture therapy, Bee-Venom Pharmacopuncture and Moxibustion treatment, on the basis of anatomical structure on the patient who was diagnosed of trigger thumb with pain, edema and motional restriction of the thumb. Furthermore, Electroacupuncture had been implemented with acupuncture therapy, and also passive exercise therapy had been conducted before and after the treatment to enhance the effect. The patient was assessed for trigger thumb-related symptoms by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score and Quinnell's Classification of triggering. Results : Quinnell's triggering grade & VAS score had decreased considerably after 18 sessions of treatment. Conclusions : It can be deducted that symptoms of Trigger thumb could be improved by Meridian Tendino-musculature Acupuncture therapy, Moxibustion and Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture treatment.

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