Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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Clinical Comparison Study on 40 Cases of Temporomandibular Disorder Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated by Chuna & General Oriental Method

추나치료를 병행한 척추측만증을 동반한 악관절장애환자 40례에 대한 임상적 비교 고찰

  • Heo, Yoon-Kyoung (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejon University) ;
  • Choi, Ka-Won (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejon University) ;
  • Kang, Min-Wan (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejon University) ;
  • Kim, Sung-Lae (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejon University) ;
  • Kim, Jeong-Ho (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejon University) ;
  • Kim, Young-Il (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejon University) ;
  • Hong, Kwon-Eui (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejon University) ;
  • Lee, Hyun (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejon University) ;
  • Lim, Yun-Kyoung (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejon University) ;
  • Song, Min-Sic (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejon University)
  • 허윤경 (대전대학교 부속한방병원 침구학교실) ;
  • 최가원 (대전대학교 부속한방병원 침구학교실) ;
  • 강민완 (대전대학교 부속한방병원 침구학교실) ;
  • 김성래 (대전대학교 부속한방병원 침구학교실) ;
  • 김정호 (대전대학교 부속한방병원 침구학교실) ;
  • 김영일 (대전대학교 부속한방병원 침구학교실) ;
  • 홍권의 (대전대학교 부속한방병원 침구학교실) ;
  • 이현 (대전대학교 부속한방병원 침구학교실) ;
  • 임윤경 (대전대학교 부속한방병원 침구학교실) ;
  • 송민식 (대전대학교 부속한방병원 침구학교실)
  • Published : 2005.10.20
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Abstract

Objectives : This study was to evaluate the effect of Chuna on Temporomandibular Disorder Patients with idiopathic Scoliosis, utilizing Cobb's angle to determine the degree of curvature progression in the thoracic and lumbar regions. Methods: From October 1st 2004 to June 31st 2005, the clinical comparison study was carried out 40 cases of Temporomandibular Disorder Patients with idiopathic Scoliosis treated by both Chuna and General oriental method(Experimental Group) & only General oriental method(Control Group), who had been treated at Dept. of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Daejon Oriental Medical Hospital. Results : The results obtained as follows; 1. The facial pain of Experimental Group and Control Group was improved significantly. but the difference of two groups is not significant.(p<0.05) 2. The function of Temporomandibular joint of Experimental Group and Control Group was improved significantly. Experimental Group is more effective than Control Group significantly.(p<0.05) 3. The limitation of activity of Temporomandibular joint of Experimental Group and Control Group was improved significantly. Experimental Group is more effective than Control Group significantly. (p<0.05) Conclusion : This result sugests that the Chuna be effective treatment modality on Temporomandibular Disorder Patients with idiopathic Scoliosis. So further research is needed continuously.

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