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KMID : 0363320190400050901
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2019 Volume.40 No. 5 p.901 ~ p.911
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Case Series: Three Patients Treated with Traditional Korean Medicine for Acute Headache Attributed to Whiplash Injury
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Seo Hye-Jin
Sung Jae-Yeon
Oh Ju-Hyun
Lee Yu-Ra
Kong Geon-Sik
Song Jin-Young
Kang Man-Ho
Lee Hyung-Chul
Eom Gook-Hyun
Song Woo-Sub
Lee Won-Jun
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Abstract
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Objective: The aim of this case report is to describe three clinical cases that indicate positive effects of traditional Korean medicine for the treatment of acute headache attributed to whiplash injury.
Method: Three patients were treated with a series of Korean medicine treatment, including Chuna treatment, acupuncture, pharmacoacupuncture, and herbal medicine, during the inpatient treatment period.
Results: All patients showed decreases in the numerical rating scale (NRS) and headache impact test (HIT) scores.
Conclusion: Traditional Korean medicine has potential benefits for the treatment of acute headache attributed to whiplash injury.
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KEYWORD
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whiplash injury, traffic accident, headache, Korean medicine, case report
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