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KMID : 1129720040210030137
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2004 Volume.21 No. 3 p.137 ~ p.146
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A Case of Peripheral Neuropathy after Acupuncture
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Lee Kyung-Min
Seo Jung-Chul
Lim Seong-Chul
Jung Tae-Young
Han Sang-Won
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Abstract
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Objective : The purpose of this study is to report the patient with peripheral neuropathy, who improved by Oriental medical treatment.
Methods : The patient was managed by acupuncture, moxibustion, physical treatment and herbal medicine. We checked digital infrared thermographic imaging(D.I.T.I.), electromyography(E.M.G.), nerve conduction velocity(N.C.V.), deep tendon reflex(D.T.R.), sensory recover area and range of motion(R.O.M.) of knee & ankle.
Results : After 6 week treatment, clinical sign(the movement and sense of leg) of improvement was appeared. Also E.M.G., N.C.V., D.T.R. and D.I.T.I. was recovered to nearly normal range.
Conclusion : The results suggest that combination of acupunture, moxibustion and herbal medicine is good method for treatment of peripheral neuropathy. But further studies may be required to concretely prove the effectiveness of this methods for treating peripheral neuropathy.
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KEYWORD
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peripheral neuropathy, Oriental medical treatment, D.I.T.I.
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