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KMID : 0615720140310030075
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Jouranl of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion society
2014 Volume.31 No. 3 p.75 ~ p.82
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A Case Report of Cervical Myelopathy Caused by Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: Focusing on Warm Needling Therapy
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Lee Seung-Min
Yoon Kang-Hyun
Lim Ji-Seok
Jo Ye-Eun
Park Ji-Min
Nam Dong-Woo
Choi Do-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of warm needling therapy in a patient with cervical myelopathy caused by ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament.
Methods : A 53-year-old Korean male patient diagnosed with cervical myelopathy due to ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament was treated with warm needling therapy on posterior neck aside from the routine inpatient treatment from June 26th to July 16th. Clinical improvement was evaluated with visual analogue scale (VAS), Japanese orthopedic score (JOA), grip and release test, finger escape sign and patient satisfaction was measured using a five-point Likert scale.
Results : After 21 days of treatment, the patient showed improvement in VAS, JOA, grip and release test and finger escape sign. The patient also expressed satisfaction with the treatment.
Conclusions : The results suggest that warm needling therapy may be an effective additional treatment for cervical myelopathy and other symptoms related to ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). Further studies should be carried out regarding possible long-lasting effects.
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KEYWORD
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Cervical myelopathy, Ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL), VAS, JOA, Warm needling therapy.
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