• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.99-106
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• 2012

Objectives : The purpose on this study is to report clinical effects of oriental medicine for traumatic brachial plexus injury. Methods : The patient was treated using acupuncture, electroacupuncture, beevenom acupuncture treatment, herbal medication, moxibustion and physical treatment. And the effects for traumatic brachial plexus injury have measured in VAS, sthenometry and dermatome of upper limb. Results : 1. VAS of upper limb pain was changed to go down at less than half. 2. Sthenometry was improved slowly than VAS. 3. Dermatome of upper limb were improved gradually. Conclusions : Oriental medical treatment showed positive effect on traumatic brachial plexus injury.