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KMID : 1155620110060010035
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Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine for Spine & Nerves
2011 Volume.6 No. 1 p.35 ~ p.42
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The Effectiveness of Oriental Medical Treatments to Symptoms and Quality of Life in the Patients with Herniated Cervical Disc being Suggested Operation
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Park Jong-Min
Lee Myeong-Jong
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Abstract
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Objective:The purpose of this study is evaluated the effects of Oriental treatments to symptoms and quality of life in the patients with herniated cervical disc being suggested operation.
Methods:20 patients diagnosed with herniated cervical disc by MRI in hospital were treated by oriental medical treatments. Symptoms of the patients were assessed by analogue scale(VAS) and SF-36.
Results:After 12 weeks treatments, the VAS of symptoms of herniated cervical disc and the score of SF-36 were significantly improved.
Conclusions:It could be suggested that oriental medical treatments were effective for the patients with herniated cervical disc being suggested operation. Further study of the effect of oriental medical treatments on herniated cervical disc is needed.
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KEYWORD
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Herniated cervical disc, Oriental medical treatments, VAS and Quality of life, Surgical indication
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