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KMID : 1129720220390030107
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2022 Volume.39 No. 3 p.107 ~ p.113
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Korean Medical Treatment for Partial Rupture of Gastrocnemius Muscle Observed by Ultrasonography: A Case report
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Youn Young-Hoon
Kim Hye-Min
Kim Jae-Su
Lee Hyun-Jong
Lim Sung-Chul
Lee Yun-Kyu
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Abstract
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Gastrocnemius muscle partial rupture is a common muscle injury. This case is report on a patient with a gastrocnemius muscle partial rupture who was continuously observed with ultrasonography while receiving Korean medicine treatment. Acupuncture, pharmacoacupuncture, herbal medicine, physical therapy and rehabilitation treatment were performed on a patient diagnosed with gastrocnemius partial rupture. The improvement of symptoms was evaluated using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Range of Motion (ROM) of ankle, circumference of calf and size of hematoma by using ultrasonography. NRS decreased more than 90%, ROM of ankle joint gradually improved, calf circumference improved, and hematoma reduced by more than 90% when measured by ultrasonography. In this study, gastrocnemius muscle partial rupture was observed with ultrasonography, and it is considered that the Korean medical treatment is useful for gastrocnemius muscle partial rupture.
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KEYWORD
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gastrocnemius muscle partial rupture, tennis leg, ultrasonography, Korean medicine
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