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KMID : 0895820170270010077
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2017 Volume.27 No. 1 p.77 ~ p.81
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Hemifacial Spasm Treated with Acupuncture and Electro-acupuncture in 2 Patients: Case Report
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Kim Sugn-Tae
Song Min-Yeong
Kwon Min-Gu
Sul Jae-Uk
Jo Hee-Geun
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Abstract
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Hemifacial spasm is a facial nerve disorder characterized by episodic involuntary facial muscle contraction. In this study, the effect of Acupuncture and Electro- acupuncture therapy for two patient with hemifascial spasm were evaluated. Two patients with hemifacial spasm were treated with Acupuncture and Electro-acupuncture and evaluated with Scott`s scale and Treatment satisfaction grade. In Case 1, the grade of spasm intensity classified by Scott`s description improved from 3 to 1. In Case 2, the grade improved from 4 to 2. Patients were satisfied with the treatment in both cases. Acupuncture and Electro-acupuncture seem to be effective in the treatment of hemifacial spasm.
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KEYWORD
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Hemifacial spasm, Acupuncture, Electro-acupuncture
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