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KMID : 0895820190290020149
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2019 Volume.29 No. 2 p.149 ~ p.158
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A Review of the Korean Traditional Medicine for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
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Byun Da-Young
Lee Gi-Eon
Roh Ji-Ae
Kim Hyo-Jun
Huh Suk-Won
Han Si-Hoon
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Abstract
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Objectives : This study was performed to research the trends of Korean traditional medicine treatment for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM).
Methods : Clinical studies about Korean traditional medicine of CSM were searched in 7 online databases. We extracted the characteristics of selected studies according to author, publication year, country, research design, treatment methods, evaluation tools, and adverse events.
Results : Nineteen studies were selected in online databases. The included studies consist of 8 uncontrolled trial, 7 case reports, 3 randomized controlled trials and 1 non-randomized controlled trials. In these studies, various Korean traditional medicine treatments were performed, and herbal medicine was the most common. The most commonly used outcomes was effective rate.
Conclusions : This study showed that Korean traditional medicine could be an effective treatment for CSM. It was suggested that various studies should be conducted to provide objective evidence of the therapeutic effects of Korean traditional medicine treatment for CSM.
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KEYWORD
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Cervical spondylosis, Myelopathy, Acupuncture, Korean traditional medicine
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