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KMID : 1138520070100010157
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Journal of Pharmacopuncture
2007 Volume.10 No. 1 p.157 ~ p.162
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Kim Sung-Lae
Hong Kwon-Eui
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Abstract
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Objective : The objective of this study is to observe the effect of anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture on the metatarsal tendinitis.
Methods : After the application of herbal acupuncture, the VAS and Baumgaertner’’s nine point scale were assessed. If there were any restraints on the ROM, ROM was also assessed alongside the previous scales.
Results : 1. The pain was reduced significantly according to the VAS scale. 2. As to the assessment of satisfaction in treatment, by the Baumgaertner’’s nine point scale, 2 out of 3 cases scored Excellent, and one case scored Good.
Conclusions : The anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture is effective to the metatarsal tendinitis, and can be used more frequently in the clinical practices.
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KEYWORD
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Tendonitis, Anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture, Pain
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