• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.21 no.6
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• pp.121-126
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• 2004

Objective : The study has been performed to evaluate the effect of treatment for pain control of Plantar faciitis patients by using Deer antlar Herbal Acupuncture. Methods : This clinical study was carried out 3 cases with gout, who had been admitted from March, 2004 to Aug, 2004, in the department of acupunture and moxibustion, Dongguk University Oriental Medical Hospital. We treated the patients who were diagnosed as clinical manifestation. Results : There was remarkable improvement in condition of the patient treated by Herbal Acupuncture. Conclusions : There were reports about Herbal Acupuncture Treatment of Pantient with Plantar faciitis. It is very effective to reduce the pain and shortening the period of therapy.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.76-83
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• 2002

Forteen cases were observed among the Temporomandibular Disorder who were outpatients at the Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Oriental Medical Hospital, Dae Jeon University. Objective : To improve the therapeutic rate of Temporomandibular Disorder by treatment of acupuncture, chiropractic therapy and exercise therapy. Methods : Forteen outpatients suffering from Temporomandibular Disorder were treated by acupuncture, chiropractic therapy and exercise therapy. Acupuncture therapy was taken on Waiguan(TE5,外關), Zulingi(G41, 足臨泣), Sidu(TE9, 四瀆), Yanglingquan(G34, 陽陸泉), Qiuxu(G40, 丘墟), Xiaguan(S7, 下關). Chiropractic therapy was taken, when the subluxation of outpatients's Cervical spine was observed. Results : The syndrome of TMD, that is the Pain, the movement disorder and the click sound, was disappeared by 2~3 times acupuncture, chiropractic and exercise therapy.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.40 no.3
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• pp.265-271
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• 2023

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a disease that narrows the spinal canal, causing neurological symptoms. To date, there have been several reports on traditional Korean medicine treatments for OPLL; however, there is no study on complex acupuncture treatment. Herein, we report 2 cases of cervical OPLL involving cervical pain, upper limb radiating pain, and hypoesthesia. The patients were diagnosed using C-spine computed tomography and did not receive any treatment at any other hospital. The patients were treated with acupuncture treatments, including electroacupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and acupotomy, at Daegu Korean Medicine Hospital at Daegu Haany University. The results were assessed using the visual analog scale, neck disability index, and Japanese Orthopedic Association scores, and the results indicated an improvement in the symptoms. Thus, this study demonstrated that complex acupuncture treatment may be helpful for treating cervical OPLL and improving the quality of life.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.1-7
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• 2011

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of treating low back pain patients with Foot acupuncture. Methods : Clinical study was conducted to 40 patients who were treated in Dept. of Acupuncture and Moxibusion, Woosuk University Hospital from March 1 to December 31, 2010. Subject were randomly divided into two groups. In one group(test group), patients were treated with both acupuncture and Foot acupuncture. And in the other group(control group), patients were treated with acupuncture. To estimate the efficacy of treatments, Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and Oswestry disability index(ODI) were checked. 12 patients were excluded and we investigated 14 patients of control group and 14 patients of test group entirely. Results : 1. In both two groups, VAS and ODI of patients were decreased significantly. 2. ODI of patients in test group were decreased more significantly than ODI of patients in control group. Conclusions : We suggest that cotreatment of acupuncture and foot acupuncture on low back pain patients can be recommended as a useful therapy.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.220-225
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• 2004

Objective : Electroacupuncture is one of the primary remedies in oriental medicine. Elecroacupuncture was applied on a nocturia patient. Improvement of the symptoms was experienced. This case is reported in order to derive further studies evaluating the effectiveness of this treatment. Methods : Electroacupuncture on the Ciliao acupoint(BL32) was performed twice daily for 1 week. Results : After about 1 week of electroacupuncture on the Ciliao acupoint(BL32), there was a remarkable decrease of nocturia frequency. Conclusion: We present the case of a mao with an overactive bladder who had several stokes as well as hypertension. Electroacupuncture treatment performed on the Ciliao acupoint(BL32) remarkably improved nocturia.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.38 no.4
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• pp.312-319
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• 2021

Background: Lumbar herniated intervertebral disc (LHIVD) is a frequently presented condition/disease in Korean medical institutions. In this study, the economics of thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) was evaluated in a randomized controlled trial comparing TEA with sham TEA (STEA). Methods: This economic evaluation was analyzed from a limited social perspective, and the per-protocol set was from a basic analysis perspective. The cost-effectiveness analysis was based on the change in visual analog scale score, and the cost-utility analysis was based on the quality-adjusted life years. The final results were expressed as the average cost-effectiveness ratio and incremental cost-effectiveness ratio, and furthermore sensitivity analysis was performed to confirm the robustness of the results observed. Results: The cost-effectiveness analysis showed that TEA was 9,908 won lower than STEA, while the decrease in 100 mm visual analog scale score was 8.5 mm greater in the TEA group compared with the STEA group (p > 0.05). The cost-utility analysis showed that TEA was 9,908 won lower than STEA, while the quality-adjusted life years of TEA was 0.0026 years higher than STEA (p > 0.05). These results were robust in the sensitivity analysis, but were not statistically significant. Conclusion: In treating LHIVD, TEA appeared to have cost-effectiveness and cost-utility compared with STEA. However, there were no significant differences between the groups in terms of cost, effectiveness, and utility indicators. Therefore, results must be interpreted prudently; this study was the 1^st to conduct an economic evaluation of TEA for LHIVD.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.290-299
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• 2012

Objectives : 'Obtaining qi(deqi)' is a sensation experienced by a patient or an acupuncturist during acupuncture treatment, and it is considered to be an important factor in acupuncture treatment. However, previous studies reported conflicting results about the relationship between 'obtaining qi(deqi)' sensation and the effect of acupuncture treatment. Also, most of the previous studies investigating 'obtaining qi(deqi)' and the acupuncture effect, dealt with the analgesic effect of acupuncture. The objective of this study was to analyze the relation between the 'obtaining qi(deqi)' and the anti-itching effect of acupuncture treatment. Methods : Twenty one healthy subjects participated in this study. At the first visit, itch was induced to all subjects using intradermal injection of histamine on the lower arm. At the second visit, acupuncture treatment was applied using LI11 and 'obtaining qi(deqi)' was assessed. After acupuncture treatment, itch was induced again, and itch VAS and skin flare were assessed. Results: At the 6,8,10 minutes after histamine injection, the change of itch VAS between before and after acupuncture treatment was significant. Among 'obtaining qi(deqi)', subjects reported that 'dull ache', 'pricking', 'heavy' were most strong. Total score of 'obtaining qi(deqi)' sensation was not related to the change of itch VAS or skin flare. The 'electric shock' sensation is related to the change of itch VAS, and 'bruised' and 'heavy' sensations were related to the change of skin flare. Conclusions : Total 'obtaining qi(deqi)' is not related to the anti-itching effect of acupuncture, but several sensations showed relationship with the effect of acupuncture on itch severity and skin flare. Further researches based on various symptoms or acupuncture points, are needed.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.163-171
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• 2009

Objectives : This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Miso Facial rejuvenation Acupuncture on severe cases of facial palsy. Methods : Facial palsy patients over the age of 70 with House-Brackmann grading system(HBGS) above Grade V were treated with Miso Facial rejuvenation Acupuncture. The effects of the treatment were evaluated via scales and picture. Results : Before treatment with Miso Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, the three patients showed H-B Gr V. After treatment, they showed improvement to H-B Gr II, III, and II respectively. There also formed nasolabial folds on the palsied side, with better blinking of the eyes, and improved asymmetry of the left and right face. Conclusions : Miso Facial rejuvenation Acupuncture showed marked improvement in intractable facial palsy. Randomized-controlled trial for further evaluation will be needed in the future.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.83-92
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• 2010

Objectives : The aim of this study is to research the trend of the TCD-related studies in Korean medicine and to establish the hereafter direction for the study on celebral blood flow. Methods : We reviewed the domestic papers searched by search engine of Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Society and Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine etc. Results : We have searched 42 articles in 14 journals. 1. There were 2 or more articles every year. In 2004 there were 5 articles. 2. 11 studies were associated with the usefulness of TCD as a diagnostic tool for CVA. 3. 8 studies were associated with the effect of acupuncture on cerebral blood flow. 5 studies were about acupuncture, 2 studies were about electro-acupuncture, and 1 study was about pharmacopuncture. Conclusions : These results suggest that acupuncture could have a specific effect on cerebral blood flow. But we need more studies about the effect of various acupuncture point on cerebral blood flow.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.50-67
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• 2003

Objective : The purpose of this study was to evidence the effect of Dong-Shi Acupuncture by improving degree of forty four patients who have received a Dong-Shi Acupuncture therapy at Dong Eui oriental hospital OPD and chiefly complained for neck pain and related symptoms. Materials and Methods: Forty four patients were diagnosed with physical inspection and radiography, and investigated into the effect of treatment sharing before treatment and after 2 weeks and 4 weeks treatment by Dr. Kim's method. Results and Conclusions: The conclusion of this study was that improving degree of forty four patients who have received a Dong-Shi acupuncture therapy for all items and excellence of the Dong-Shi Acupuncture was evidenced.