Journal of Acupuncture Research

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Efficacy of Integrated Korean Medicines in the Treatment of Partial Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears: A Case Report

  • Jae-Joon Ha (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine) ;
  • Myeong-Yeol Yang (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine) ;
  • Ji-Sun Kim (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine) ;
  • Hong-Wook Choi (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine) ;
  • Gyu-Bin Lee (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine) ;
  • Dong-Ju Yoon (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine) ;
  • Dong-Jin Kim (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine) ;
  • Do-Young Kim (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine)
  • Received : 2023.07.20
  • Accepted : 2023.09.08
  • Published : 2023.11.30
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Abstract

The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is crucial for stabilizing the ulnar side of the wrist but can be partially torn due to degenerative changes, falling, or sudden injuries. However, only a few studies have focused on the use of Korean medicine treatments for TFCC-related wrist pain. This case report presents the successful outcomes of integrated Korean medicine treatment in a patient with a partial TFCC tear. The diagnosis was confirmed via magnetic resonance imaging, which revealed the tear. Subsequently, the patient received integrated Korean medicine treatments. The assessment of the pain scale scores revealed a significant reduction in wrist pain and an improvement in daily life activities. Based on the findings of this study, integrated Korean medicine treatments have been proven to be an effective treatment option for patients with a partial TFCC tear. However, further research is needed to determine the potential benefits and mechanisms of these treatments in managing TFCC-related wrist pain.

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