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KMID : 0615720160330020181
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Jouranl of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion society
2016 Volume.33 No. 2 p.181 ~ p.187
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A Case Report of Osteochondral Lesions of the Left Talus after Ankle Sprain Treated with Complex Traditional Korean Medical Care
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Park Jun-Hyeong
Kim Sung-Yoon
Ahn Jae-Hyun
Jo Jung-Jae
Kim Yong-Suk
Kim Ji-Hye
Lee Sang-Hoon
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this report is to introduce a case of osteochondral lesions of the left talus caused by ankle sprain and suggest complex traditional Korean medical care with warm needling therapy as a possible method of conservative treatment.
Methods: A 20-year-old male with osteochondral lesions of the left talus complaining of ankle pain and restricted range of movement was treated mainly with warm needling therapy and other combined Korean medicine therapy from January 5, 2015 to January 12, 2015. Improvements of symptoms were measured by American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Score (AOFAS Score), Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Range of movement (ROM).
Results: During 8 days of treatment, the patient showed gradual improvement in AOFAS score, VAS at rest and at weight bearing position, as well as ROM of the ankle.
Conclusion: According to the result, warm needling therapy is a possible conservative treatment for osteochondral lesions of the talus. Further studies are needed regarding possible long-term effects.
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KEYWORD
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Talus, Osteochondral lesions, AOFAS Score, Warm Needling
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