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KMID : 0895820210310020109
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2021 Volume.31 No. 2 p.109 ~ p.114
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The Clinical Effects of Complex Korean Medicine Treatment in Patient with Avulsion Fracture of the Proximal 5th Metatarsal
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An Sung-Hu
Jeong Yeong-Jin
Yeom Seung-Ryong
Kwon Young-Dal
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study is to report the effect in treating a patient with a case of avulsion fracture of the proximal 5th metatarsal with a combination of Korean medicine therapy. We treated the patient with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and herbal medicine The numeric rating scale, X-ray were applied as outcome measures. After complex Korean medicine treatment, this patient's avulsion fracture of the proximal 5th metatarsal was improved and pain was reduced. This result shows that Korean medical therapy may be an effective option for avulsion fracture of the proximal 5th metatarsal.
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KEYWORD
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Avulsion fractures, Korean traditional medicine, Case reports
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