Journal of Acupuncture Research

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Clinical Research Trends on Compression Fracture Treatment Using Traditional Korean Medicine: A Case Study Review

  • Jeong-Du Roh (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Jecheon Hospital of Korean Medicine, Semyung University) ;
  • Jung Won Byun (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Jecheon Hospital of Korean Medicine, Semyung University) ;
  • Soo Min Ryu (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Jecheon Hospital of Korean Medicine, Semyung University) ;
  • You Jin Heo (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Chungju Hospital of Korean Medicine, Semyung University) ;
  • Song Choi (Department of Internal Korean Medicine, Mokpo Korean Medicine Hospital, Dongshin University) ;
  • Eun Yong Lee (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Chungju Hospital of Korean Medicine, Semyung University) ;
  • Cham Kyul Lee (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Chungju Hospital of Korean Medicine, Semyung University) ;
  • Na Young Jo (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Jecheon Hospital of Korean Medicine, Semyung University)
  • Received : 2023.11.17
  • Accepted : 2024.01.09
  • Published : 2024.02.29
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Abstract

This review examined and analyzed clinical research trends in the treatment of compression fractures in traditional Korean medicine using case studies. Accordingly, 5 web databases were searched using relevant Korean and English terms. Based on predefined exclusion and inclusion criteria, 16 case studies were selected, analyzed, and classified according to the journal, publication year, participants, chief complaints, affected vertebrae, treatment and evaluation methods, and improvement. The case studies reported various treatment methods, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, physical therapy, cupping, moxibustion, and band training. All 16 case studies reported the use of combination therapy. All 23 cases reported in these case studies demonstrated improvement in chief complaints, and none reported any side effects.

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