Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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One Case of Subluxation of the Head of the Radius treated with Carthami Flos Herbal-Acupuncture(CF)

홍화약침(紅花藥鍼)을 사용한 요골두 아탈구 환자 치험 1례

  • Lee, Yoon-kyoung (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dae-gu Haany University) ;
  • Lim, Seong-chul (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dae-gu Haany University) ;
  • Jung, Tae-young (Je-Han Oriental Medical Academy) ;
  • Seo, Jung-chul (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dae-gu Haany University) ;
  • Han, Sang-won (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dae-gu Haany University)
  • 이윤경 (대구한의대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 임성철 (대구한의대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 정태영 (제한동의학술원) ;
  • 서정철 (대구한의대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 한상원 (대구한의대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실)
  • Received : 2004.11.17
  • Accepted : 2004.11.27
  • Published : 2004.12.20
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Abstract

Objective : This study was designed to investigate the effect of Carthami Flos Herbal-Acupuncture(CF) on Subluxation of the Head of the Radius. Methods : CF was administered one time per 2days. The following points were selected : TE10(天井), LI11(曲池), LI10(手三里). After CF administration conventional body-acupuncture was performed at the same points. We evaluated the patient through Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) and Elbow Range of Motion(ROM). Results : After 6 times of treatment, the patient showed that clinical symptoms was disappeared, VAS changed from 10 to 1 and there was no limitation of ROM. Conclusions : According to the results, CF and early Exercising may have rapid effects on the Subluxation of the Head of the Radius. But further studies are required to prove the effect of CF on Subluxation of the Head of the Radius.

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