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KMID : 0895820090190040175
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2009 Volume.19 No. 4 p.175 ~ p.187
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The Treatment of Sequela of Facial Nerve Palsy Using Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture : Case Report
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Chu Min-Kyu
Jo Hee-Guen
Lee Hyun
Choi Jin-Bong
Jung Min-Young
Yang Mi-Sung
Kim Sun-Jong
Park Soo-Gon
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was performed to evaluate the effect of facial rejuvenation acupuncture on cases of sequela of facial nerve palsy.
Methods: This study was carried out in respect of 5 cases of sequela of facial nerve palsy patients which had been treated in Dong-Shin university oriental hospital from 2009 year with House-Brackmann grading system (HBGS) above GradeⅣ. In this study the patients were treated by facial rejuvenation acupuncture. The effect of the treatment were evaluated via scales and picture.
Results: After treatment with facial rejuvenation acupuncture, 5 patients improved H-B scale and symptoms of the sequela of facial nerve palsy. The average of H-B scale was increased from 3.2 to 6.4. There also formed forehead folds, better blinking of theeyes and improved asymmetry of the left and right face.
Conclusions: In the study, facial rejuvenation acupuncture showed marked improvement in sequela of facial nerve palsy. Randomized-controlled trial for further evaluation will be needed in the future.
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KEYWORD
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Sequela offacial nerve palsy, Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, H-B scale, Case study
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