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KMID : 1145320120010010101
Journal of Korea Immuno-yakchim Society
2012 Volume.1 No. 1 p.101 ~ p.109
A Case Study of Korean Medicine Treatment for Cervical Radiculopathy Induced Numbness of Upper Extremities
Nho Duk-Hee

Kim Seul-Ki
Ko Seok-Jae
Han Ga-Jin
Park Jae-Woo
Abstract
Objectives: This study is to report the clinical effect of Korean medicine treatment on the patient who has suffered from numbness of upper extremities induced by cervical radiculopathy.

Methods & Results: The patient received herbal medication, acupuncture, moxibustion, Pharmacoacupunture, Transcutaneous-electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) during hospitalization (About 6 weeks). Numbness of right upper extremity markedly improved after receiving pharmacoacupuncture treatment, however numbness of left upper extremity reduced slighty.

Conclusions: This case shows that Korean medicine treatment, particulary pharmacoacupuncture treatment might be a effective treatment for cervical radiculopathy.
KEYWORD
Cervical radiculopathy, numbness, pharmacoacupuncture, Nam Sang Cheon, Immuno Yakchim
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