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KMID : 0895820100200040231
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2010 Volume.20 No. 4 p.231 ~ p.239
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A Clinical Case of Oriental Medical Treatment for the Pregnant Woman with HNP at L-spine
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Park Min-Jung
Yu Deok-Seon
Jung Il-Min
Yeom Seung-Ryong
Kwon Young-Dal
Kwon Young-Mi
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Abstract
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Objectives :This study was performed to report the effect and safety of oriental medical treatment in the pregnant woman diagnosed to herniation of nuclues pulposus(HNP) at L5-S1 with central protrusion and left S1 nerve root.
Methods :A 32-year old pregnant woman diagnosed HNP at L5-S1 at local hospital was admitted with low back pain and left leg rad pain. We treated her by acupuncture, a herbal medicine, cupping treatment and measured visual analogue scale(VAS), Oswestry disability index(ODI) and Roland-Morris disability qustionnaire(RMDQ) from 5th March 2010 to 26th March 2010.
Results :After treatment, most symptoms decreased, VAS score changed 10 to 2, ODI changed 488 to 188, RMDQ changed 13 to 6.
Conclusions :In this study, oriental medical treatment was effective and safe in pregnant woman with HNP at L-spine. But the rigorous studies will be needed to define clearly that oriental medical treatment is effective and safe in pregnant women with HNP at L-spine.
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KEYWORD
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HNP at L-spine, Pregnant woman, Acupunture, Cupping, A herbal medicine
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