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KMID : 0615720170340010039
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Jouranl of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion society
2017 Volume.34 No. 1 p.39 ~ p.48
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Three Case Reports of Patients Treated with Korean Medicine after Rotator Cuff Repair
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Kim Yo-Han
Hwang Min-Hyok
Kim Jae-Soo
Lee Hyun-Jong
Lee Yun-Kyu
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study examined the effects of Korean medicine treatment in three patients following rotator cuff repair.
Methods: Patients were treated with acupuncture, bee venom, moxibustion, and herbal medicine. Treatments were performed for an average of 3 weeks. A numeric rating scale (NRS) and range of motion (ROM) were used for evaluation of treatment effects.
Results: The NRS score decreased and the ROM increased after treatment. In Case 1, the NRS score decreased from 10 to 6; flexion increased from 25° to 180° and abduction increased from 35° to 180°. In Case 2, the NRS score decreased from 10 to 7; flexion increased from 30° to 125° and abduction increased from 15° to 100°. In Case 3, the NRS score decreased from 10 to 3; flexion increased from 40° to 120° and abduction increased from 60° to 95°.
Conclusion: Korean medicine treatment following rotator cuff repair was effective in decreasing the NRS score and increasing ROM. Although the study only involved 3 cases, Korean medicine treatment may reduce the duration of rehabilitation.
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KEYWORD
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Rotator cuff tear, Acupuncture, Bee venom, Numeric rating scale, Range of motion
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