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KMID : 0363320150360020207
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2015 Volume.36 No. 2 p.207 ~ p.216
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Integrated Medicine Therapy for a Patient with a Diabetic Foot Infection
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Lee Jae-Seob
Kim Sae-Won
Baek Kyung-Min
Jang Woo-Seok
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the clinical application of acupuncture, herbal medication, and antibiotic treatment to a patient with a diabetic foot infection.
Methods: We treated the patient-who had ulcerations of the 1st, 2nd, and 4th toes and osteomyelitis on the right 1st and 2nd toes-with acupuncture, herbal medication, and antibiotics. We measured the state of this case by changes in his MRI signal and ulceration of his toes.
Results: After treatment, the MRI signal indicated that the osteomyelitis had disappeared and the ulceration was diminished.
Conclusions: A combination of acupuncture, herbal medication, and antibiotic treatment is effective for treatment of ulceration and osteomyelitis caused by diabetic foot infection.
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KEYWORD
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diabetic foot infection, osteomyelitis, diabetic foot ulceration, antibiotics, Korea traditional medicine
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