• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.67-80
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• 2010

Objectives : This study is to investigate the clinical application of conservative oriental medical treatment to a patient who were diagnosed as 'Sequestrated disc' on MRI. Methods: We evaluated 5 patients. who were diagnosed as 'Sequestrated disc' on MRI. after conservative oriental medical treatment by Numeric Rating Scale(NRS), Straight Leg Rasing Test(SLRT) and MRI follow-up. Result: 5 patients showed significant improvement in Numeric Rating Scale(NRS). Straight Leg Rasing Test(SLRT) after conservative oriental medical treatment. Also their sequestrated disc were significantly dissapeared or decreased in volume on MRI after the treatment. Conclusion: Conservative oriental medical treatment can be effective for improving pain and volume of herniated disc for patients with sequestrated disc.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.85-94
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• 2010

Objectives : The propose of this study is to find out the clinical application of conservative treatment to the patient who has Lumbar incomplete burst fracture. Methods : We examined 1 patient with lumbar burst fracture who admitted Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine. Results : In this study, the patient showed a certain degree of improvement in gait disturbance. Low back and leg pain were also reduced significantly after conservative oriental medical treatment. Conclusions : Conservative oriental medical treatment can be effective for improving symptoms of Lumbar incomplete burst fracture, decreasing pain.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.18 no.6
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• pp.84-92
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• 2001

Objectives : We defined that the ruptured disc is extruded trans ligamentous through the posterior longitudinal ligament or sequestrated. The authors have experienced 12 cases of ruptured disc that underwent the conservative treatment. We studied the effect and possibility of the conservative treatment for the ruptured disc. Methods : The patients with ruptured disc have underwent the conservative treatment. After the treatment, we compare pre-treatment with post treatment in the view of state of patients' ambulation and physical conditions. Results : In this study, 12 cases of ruptured disc have underwent the conservative oriental treatment. After the treatment, 75% of the cases were improved above good state Conclusion : The ruptured disc has been operated universally. Except the emergency state, the conservative treatment is helpful to improve the symptoms of the patients with ruptured disc.

• The Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.67-84
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• 2005

Idiopathic scoliosis is a complex three-dimensional deformity of the spine. There is two ways in treatment of scoliosis, normally. In order to prevent a progressive course of the disorder, conservative treatment is started in selected patients. And sometimes, operation is performed to severe patients. But, application standard is vague. So We reviewed the latest medical theses. English language articles in Medline database between 2003 and 2005. 8. 31. were reviewed. The searching words was Idiopathic scoliosis, conservative treatment, brace. exercise. We classified 27 articles. The results of this research demonstrate that conservative treatment is more effective than observation until operation.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.2 no.2
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• pp.49-56
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• 2007

Objectives : This study is to investigate the clinical application of conservative treatment to a patient who has the paresthesia and migration on L-spine MRI. Methods : A male patient, 34 years old, who has paresthesia and migration on L-spine MRI was evaluated after conservative oriental medical and chuna treatment by Visual Analog Scale(VAS), Numeric Rating Scale(NRS), Straight Leg Rasing Test(SLRT), Sensation, MRI follow-up. Results : 1. Visual Analog Scale(VAS), Numeric Rating Scale(NRS), Straight Leg Rasing Test(SLRT), Sense was significantly improved after conservative oriental medical and chuna treatment. 2. Also it was observed that herniated disc was decreased by L-spine MRI follow-up. Conclusions : Conservative oriental medical and chuna treatment can be effective for decreasing pain and improving paresthesia, also decreasing the volume of herniated disc.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.79-85
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• 2011

Objectives : The Purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical application of conservative treatment for femoral neck stress fracture developed in avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Methods : Patient is hospitalized at Dept. of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, Bu-Chun Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital, diagnosed as femoral neck stress fracture developed in avascular necrosis of the femoral head and treated by herbal medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion. This study was measured by Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) score, range of motion and walking time. Results : After conservative treatment, the patient's pain was controlled and VAS score was decreased. Range of motion and walking time were improved. Conclusions : As seen in this one case, Oriental conservative treatment has a positive effect to control pain with femoral neck stress fracture developed in avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.57-68
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• 2010

Objectives : The propose of this study is to find out the clinical application of conservative treatment for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome(FBSS) patients. Methods : We examined 3 patients with Failed Back Surgery Syndrome(FBSS) who visited Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine. We used Acupuncture, Bee venom, CHUNA manual therapy, Herbal medication for this patient. And we measured of NRS score to evaluate the conservative treatment effects. Results : In this study, patients sciatica and symptoms has improved. NRS score were also decreased. Conclusions : Conservative oriental medical treatment can be effective for improving symptoms of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.53-58
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• 2006

Objectives: The object of this study is to report a clinical effect regarding the conservative treatment of the patients who were diagnosed as the herniated intervertebral lumbar disc(HIVD). Methods: The patients were treated by the oriental medical conservative treatment (Acupuncture, Moxibustion, oriental medicine, and Chu-na therapy). Result of conclusions: 1) Oriental medicine conservative treatment proved its effectiveness during the treatment of HIVD, patients. Especially, Chu-na therapy was superior on pain relive. 2) Treatment of HIVD, took less than 3 months in most cases except protruded or extruded disc. 3) In case of seniors who cannot have a surgical operation because of organ and muscle wickness, the oriental treatment was effective in terms of strengthening muscle and organs.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.101-110
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• 2010

Objectives: The propose of this study is to find out the clinical application of conservative treatment to 3 patients who has Disc Extrusion on L-spine MRI Methods: We examined 3 patients with Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation (HIVD of L-spine) with Disc Extrusion who showed changes on MRI images before/after the treatment among HIVD of L-spine patients who visited Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine. Results: In this study, the first MRI examination of HIVD of L-spine patients was performed at the first visit and re-examination of MRI was done after the treatment. In each case, the size of the extruded disc was considerably reduced in MRI image. Low back and leg pain was also reduced significantly after conervative oriental medical treatment. Conclusions: Conservative oriental medical treatment can be effective for improving symptoms of HIVD, decreasing pain, also decreasing the volume of herniated disc.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.15-25
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• 2013

Objectives Scoliosis is that spine's arrangement was changed to be curved. Mostly scoliosis was found at childhood and recently rate of scoliosis is increasing. Causes of scoliosis were very various, but the patients are due to idiopathic reasons. Scoliosis was treated by conservative treatment or surgery treatment. If scoliosis is diagnosed early enough, it can be treated with conservative treatment. Methods We are searching PubMed by keywords and found 47 theses complied with requirements. Results Studies of conservative treatment of Scoliosis were active. Conservative treatments are considered before surgery treatment and there was a set guideline of conservative treatment. Also, there were several studies about effectiveness of conservative treatment and quality of life, mental stress. Studies about various kinds of conservative treatment were found as well. There were brief studies about introduction of new brace, effectiveness of several braces, and case studies. Conclusions Conservative treatment is very effective choice before surgery treatment at Scoliosis patient.