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KMID : 0644120080210020263
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2008 Volume.21 No. 2 p.263 ~ p.272
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A Case Report of Separation of Symphysis Pubis after Delivery
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Gu Hui-Jun
Yang Seung-Jeong
Park Kyung-Mi
Cho Seong-Hee
Jo Hyun-Jung
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Abstract
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Purpose: Separation of symphysis pubis during delivery is a rare condition. The separation might cause pubic pain, radiating pain of both leg, inguinal pain, and gait disturbance. The purpose of this case was to report the clinical effectiveness of Traditional Korean Treatment on decreasing those symptoms.
Methods: The patient in this case was 34-year-old female, The chief complains were pubic pain(right side was severe), radiating pain of right inguinal pain, gait disturbance and low back pain. She was treated by Traditional Korean medicine, acupuncture, and Placenta Herbal Acupuncture. The progress of symptoms were evaluated by visual analogue scale.
Results: After those Traditional Korean therapy, most symptoms were improved. But width of symphysis pubis remained unchanged.
Conclusion: This case shows that Traditional Korean therapy might be effective in decreasing symptoms on separation of symphysis pubis during delivery.
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KEYWORD
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Separation of symphysis pubis, Postpartum disease, Traditional Korean therapy
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