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KMID : 0615720090260040071
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Jouranl of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion society
2009 Volume.26 No. 4 p.71 ~ p.77
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Changes on MRI(Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in Cervical Disc Herniations Treated with Oriental Medical Therapy
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Kim Ki-Yuk
Kim Chang-Youn
Kim Wu-Young
Lee Hyun-Jong
Jung Da-Won
Kim Ki-Joo
Moon Tae-Woong
Han Sang-Yup
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Abstract
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Objectives : The aim of this study is to investigate radiological changes in cervical disc herniation after oriental medical treatment.
Methods : 9 patient diagnosed as cervical disc herniation by MRI were treated with oriental medical treatment and underwent a follow up MRI study.
Results & Conclusions : Comparison of initial MRI with follow-up MRI showed that 2 of the herniations dimensions decreased between 1% and 25%, 1 decreased between 26% and 50%, 5 decreased between 50% and 75%. The mean disc herniation dimensions decrease was 40% in 9 patients. Comparison of initial MRI with follow-up MRI showed that 4 of the herniations diameter decreased between 1% and 25%, 2 decreased between 26% and 50%, 3 decreased between 50% and 75%. The mean disc herniation diameter decrease was 36% in 9 patients.
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KEYWORD
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Cervical disc herniation, MRI, Magnetic resonance image, Disc absorption
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