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KMID : 1145020200370030193
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Journal of Acupuncture Research
2020 Volume.37 No. 3 p.193 ~ p.201
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A Patient with Symptoms Caused by Electric Shock Treated with Traditional Korean Medicine
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Lee Young-Rok
Kim Beom-Seok
Lee Ye-Ji
Kim Hyo-Bin
Sung Ki-Jung
Cha Hyun-Ji
Jeon Ju-Hyun
Kim Young
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Abstract
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This case report describes a 60-year-old female patient diagnosed with intercostal neuropathy and vertebral compression fractures which occurred following an electric shock injury. The patient received acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and herbal medicine administration between February 10th, 2020 and April 25th, 2020. The pain level in the thoracic and left intercostal areas was assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale. The Self-report of the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs Pain Scale were used to diagnose neuropathic pain. The Neuropathic-Pain -Scale was used to evaluate the degree of neuropathic symptoms. The Oswestry Disability Index and the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions were used to assess quality of life scales and functional disorder. Following combined Korean medicine treatment, the patient exhibited reduced levels of pain and significant improvement in functional disorder symptoms and quality of life.
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KEYWORD
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compression fractures, accidental injury, intercostal muscles, neuralgia, thoracic vertebrae, traditional Korean medicine
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