Case Report of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome with Acute Bursitis and Supraspinatus Tendinopathy

급성 점액낭염 및 극상근건염을 동반한 어깨충돌증후군 환자에 대한 증례보고

  • Kim, Hyee-Kwon (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kangnam Kyung-Hee Korean Hospital, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Jeung-Shin (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kangnam Kyung-Hee Korean Hospital, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Nam, Sang-Soo (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kangnam Kyung-Hee Korean Hospital, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Yong-Suk (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kangnam Kyung-Hee Korean Hospital, Kyung-Hee University) ;
  • Bae, Ki-Tae (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kangnam Kyung-Hee Korean Hospital, Kyung-Hee University)
  • 김회권 (경희대학교 강남경희한방방병원 침구과) ;
  • 김정신 (경희대학교 강남경희한방방병원 침구과) ;
  • 남상수 (경희대학교 강남경희한방방병원 침구과) ;
  • 김용석 (경희대학교 강남경희한방방병원 침구과) ;
  • 배기태 (경희대학교 강남경희한방방병원 침구과)
  • Published : 2005.10.20

Abstract

Objectives : There are little reports on treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome with acute bursitis and supraspinatus tendinopathy in traditional Korean Medicine. We suggest oriental treatment for pain relief and better movement of shoulder impingement. Methods : A -Shi Point, Sa-am acupuncture, ohjuksan-gamipang, seokyongtang-gamipang were used to treat shoulder pain. we evaluated the patient through VAS(Visual Analogue Scale) daily and Physical Examinations. Results : After 5 days of treatment, shoulder pain was decreased from VAS 7.5 to VAS 2 and After 3 weeks, the patient showed nearly full ROM(range of movement). Conclusion : In shoulder impingement syndrome, oriental treatment is good method for pain relief and better movement.

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