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KMID : 0895820230330030149
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2023 Volume.33 No. 3 p.149 ~ p.160
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Clinical Use of Thread Embedding Acupuncture for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Web-Based Survey
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Yu Seung-Ho
Kang Jun-Hyuk
Seo Sang-Woo
Seo Joon-Won
Kim Se-Yun
Lim Jung-Hyun
Ji Su-Hwan
Cheon Hyoen-Jun
Nam Sang-Soo
Goo Bon-Hyuk
Kim Koh-Woon
Cho Jae-Heung
Song Mi-Yeon
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Abstract
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Objectives This study is for reporting current status and strategies of thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) in temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) using web-based survey.
Methods Survey was conducted online via E-mail among Korean medicine doctors registered with the Association of Korean Medicine. The questionnaire is developed by Korean medicine doctor in Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong. The survey consisted mainly of multiple-choice questions on the current status and strategies of TEA for TMD.
Results Total of 427 doctors responded. TEA was mostly used for ‘Cosmetic purpose and others’ with 287 respondents (67.2%), and 102 respondents (23.9%) having experience with TEA for TMD. The most common purpose for TEA for TMD was ‘Improving muscle contraction and tension’ with 290 respondents (67.9%). The average interval was reported 2.12 weeks, and the most common response for the number of treatments was five sessions with 127 respondents (29.7%). The most common criterion for determining the treatment site was based on anatomical structure, accounting for 92.7%. The most effective anatomical structure was the ‘Masseter muscle’ with 83.1%, followed by the ‘Temporal muscle’ with 51.8%. TEA direction for TMD was dominant in ‘affected side’ for all muscles.
Conclusions Through a survey, we can investigate clinical usage of TEA for TMD. This study can be helpful in creating standardized criteria for TEA on TMD in the future.
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KEYWORD
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Survey, Temporomandibular joint disorders, Thread embedding acupuncture, Korean medicine
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