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KMID : 1145020180350010004
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Journal of Acupuncture Research
2018 Volume.35 No. 1 p.4 ~ p.10
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The Effects of Acupotomy Therapy on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Report of 4 Cases
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Lee Seong-Jin
Cha Eun-Hye
Yang Mu-Hak
Lee Jong-Deok
Lee Ji-Young
Lee So-Jin
Kim Deok-Ho
Kim Sung-Chul
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Abstract
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The aim of this report was to show the effects of acupotomy in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Four patients were treated with acupotomy twice. Visual analogue scale (VAS), Tinel`s sign, Phalen`s test, Boston carpal tunnel syndrome questionnaire (BCTQ), muscular strength test, and a cross-sectional area of median nerve was measured using ultrasound before and after treatment. In all 4 cases, the VAS score, BCTQ score and cross-sectional area of median nerve, all decreased and muscular strength test score increased. Tinel`s sign and the Phalen`s test changed from a positive to a negative in most cases. This report shows that acupotomy is an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Further larger are needed to fully evaluate the beneficial effects of this treatment.
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KEYWORD
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acupotomy, carpal tunnel syndrome, musculoskeletal ultrasound, Boston carpal tunnel syndrome questionnaire.
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