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KMID : 1145020230400020156
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Journal of Acupuncture Research
2023 Volume.40 No. 2 p.156 ~ p.161
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Improvement of Weakness and Pain of the Right Upper Limb Associated with Herpes Zoster Following Complex Korean Medicine Treatment: A Case Report
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Jeon Hye-Soo
Park Shin-Hyeok
Cho So-Hae
Jeong Sol
Cho Nam-Geun
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Abstract
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Herein, we report the effectiveness of Korean medicine for the treatment of postherpetic upper limb weakness and pain. The patient received a combination of Korean medicine treatment modalities, including electroacupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and herbal medicine. Muscle strength and pain were evaluated using a manual muscle test (MMT) and a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), respectively. The overall MMT score improved after hospitalization, and elbow extension improved from 3+ at admission to 5 at discharge. The NRS score improved to 2 at discharge. This study suggests the effectiveness of a combination of Korean medicine modalities in treating postherpetic motor nerve paralysis.
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KEYWORD
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Case reports, Electroacupuncture, Herpes zoster, Paralysis
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