전침과 부항을 이용한 말초성 안면마비 환자의 치험 2례

Wee In Jun,Lee Seung Hoon,Kim Hongik,Jung Sehun 대한침도의학회 2023 대한침도의학회지 Vol.7 No.1

Background: Bell’s palsy, an acute unilateral facial paralysis, is frequently treated with acupuncture in many countries. Bell’s palsy is easy to recur, and it is important to receive appropriate treatment quickly to give the dramatic effect of facial paralysis on a patient’s appearance, quality of life, and psychological well-being and to decrease the likelihood of incomplete recovery. Methods: We report two cases of facial nerve palsy treated by Electro-acupuncture on the affected side of the face using the points based on the RSN acupuncture method and by cupping therapy. Results: The clinical outcomes were assessed using the House-Brackmann Grading Scales (HBGS) before and after the treatment. In Case 1, a 44- year-old female with left facial palsy was treated for four weeks. HBGS VI before the treatment has improved to HBGS I after five treatments with Electro-acupuncture and cupping therapy. In Case 2, a 43-year-old female with right facial palsy was treated for three weeks. HBGS V before the treatment has improved to HBGS I after five treatments with Electro-acupuncture and cupping therapy. Conclusion: This study found that the RSN acupuncture method effectively improves Bell’s palsy during the progress phase. Electro-acupuncture and cupping therapy can be a safe and effective method to treat Bell’s palsy.

침도 치료로 호전된 발바닥 티눈 환자 증례 1례

Ryu Myungseok,Chae Hyocheong 대한침도의학회 2023 대한침도의학회지 Vol.7 No.2

Objects: The aim of this study is to report the case of a patient with plantar corn who showed improvement with acupotomy treatment. Methods: A 61-year-old patient with plantar corn received acupotomy and pharmacopunc- ture once a week over a four-month period. Improvement was assessed by a numerical rating scale (NRS) and visual observation by the examiner. Results: The score of NRS was improved from 7 to 0. The plantar corn has been removed. Conclusion: The plantar corn have been removed after treatment. The patient’s discom- fort NRS decreased from 7 to 0. These improvements suggest that the acupotomy may be effective for Plantar Corn.

천유혈의 해부학적 구조: 체계적 문헌고찰과 초음파 영상을 통한 확인

Park Seongjun,Gong Nahyun,Lee Sumin,Shin Jinyeong,Kang Kyungho,Kim Jaehyo,Chu Hongmin 대한침도의학회 2023 대한침도의학회지 Vol.7 No.2

Background: TE16, an acupuncture point near the second cervical vertebra’s spinous pro- cess (C2), signifies the 16th point on the Triple Energizer Meridian. ‘Celestial’ (天) denotes its upper body placement, while ‘pivot’ (牖) metaphorically describes a window for ventila- tion and light. Positioned at the back of the neck, aligned with the mandible’s angle, TE16 aligns with TE17 in the front and SI16 at the posterior shield-shaped cartilage’s height. Traditional Chinese Medicine literature associates these points with opening and connect- ing the “five senses” or facial orifices. Methods: Our study systematically reviewed anatomical and physiological aspects related to TE16, exploring both Korean and international databases. We included various study types, emphasizing anatomical structure or physiological mechanisms associated with TE16. Results: Of 250 studies, eight were selected, predominantly from China (eight), Taiwan (one), and Korea (one). The research focused on anatomical structure, with one study ex- amining depth and another highlighting physiological mechanisms. Conclusion: The review disclosed TE16’s anatomical connection with the sternocleido- mastoid muscle, its potential involvement in conditions like sudden deafness, and ex- plored physiological mechanisms. Our findings endorse TE16’s use in clinical practice, emphasizing precise acupuncture depth and method while considering safety measures during needling. Integrating imaging technologies like ultrasound may enhance our under- standing of TE16’s anatomical structures.

침도를 중심으로 한 한의복합치료로 호전된 내측반월판 손상 환자 증례보고

Lim Kwanghwan,Kim Gyeongchan 대한침도의학회 2023 대한침도의학회지 Vol.7 No.2

Background: The aim of this study is to report the effect of acupotomy for medial menis- cus tear. Methods: The patient was given treatment with korean medicine therapy, including acu- potomy and herbal therapy. The effect of treatment was assessed by range of motion (ROM) of knee joint. Results: As a result of 49 acupotomy treatments from July. 30. 2022 to November. 10. 2023, extension and flexion of knee joint improved and pain of knee joint decreased. Conclusion: This report suggests that acupotomy could be effectiqkve in medial meniscus tear.

제3요추횡돌기증후군의 생체역학적, 해부생리학적, 신경화학적관점의 고찰과 의의

Kim Jaeseok,Gwon Goeun,Kim Hongik,Lee Joohyun,Choi Sungwoon 대한침도의학회 2023 대한침도의학회지 Vol.7 No.2

Background: The third lumbar transverse process syndrome refers to local tenderness and other symptoms accompanied by pain in the lower back, hips, and legs due to chronic damage to muscles, fascia, and other soft tissues attached to third lumbar transverse pro- cess. The third lumbar transverse process syndrome was proposed in acupotomology, and the third lumbar transverse process syndrome accounts for a large part of low back pain. We investigated the importance of third lumbar transverse process syndrome from view of biomechanical, anatomical physiology, and neurochemical. Methods: We searched and organized of literature on third lumbar process syndrome through pubmed, google scholar & CNKI. Results: The effects of acuptomy treatment were examined from three perspectives. From a biomechanics point of view, Acupotomy treatment relieves abnormal tension in soft tis- sues and stimulates recovery. From anatomical physiology point of view, acupotomy treat- ment into fascia can improve blood flow and normalize wrinkles and elasticity to restore the normal function of the fascia. From a neurochemistry point of view, acupotomy treat- ment reduces the high concentration of NO produced by iNOS and promotes the repair of soft tissue, also reduces chronic pain by lowering TNF- α and IL-1β serum levels. Conclusion: The finding of this paper will help to provide understanding of biomechanical, anatomical, and neurochemical perspectives of the third lumbar transverse process Syn- drome and It’s significance.

사독약침 치료를 포함한 한의 복합 치료를 통해 대상포진의 호전을 보인 환자 2례 증례 보고: 후향적 리뷰

Kim Seungmin,Choi Sungwoon,Kim Kwangho 대한침도의학회 2023 대한침도의학회지 Vol.7 No.2

The aim of this study is to report the effectiveness of Combined Korean Medicine Treat- ments, including Snake Venom Pharmacupuncture for Herpes zoster patients. Two pa- tients with Herpes zoster were treated with Combined Korean Medicine Treatments for two weeks. These treatments included Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Snake Venom Pharmacupuncture and Herbal medicine. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) assessment was used to evaluate the condition of patients with Herpes Zoster. The VAS score began to decrease when the Combined Korean Medicine Treatment started. And all the pain dis- appeared after the treatment was completed. We have confirmed that Combined Korean Medicine treatment, including Snake Venom Pharmacupuncture could be a good treatment for patients suffering from Herpes Zoster.

요추수술실패증후군(Failed Back Surgery Syndrome) 1례에 대한 침도 치료 증례보고

Woo Jongwon,Cho Siyong 대한침도의학회 2023 대한침도의학회지 Vol.7 No.2

Background: Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) is a term that means a clinical entity which occurred after a single or more spinal surgery. Objectives: The aim of this study is to make report the effect of acupotomy treatment of FBSS. Methods: The patient with FBSS was given treatment with acupotomy. The effect of treat- ment was assessed by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Results: The NRS decreased from 10 to 2 after 6 sessions of acupotomy treatments. Conclusion: This report suggest that acupotomy treatment could be effective in FBSS.

환도의 자침법: 환도의 주치증에 대한 신경해부학적 접근을 바탕으로

Choi Nayoung,Yoon Juhee,Han Dayoon,Lee Daewon,Chae Hyocheong,Oh Kichang,Woo Jongwon 대한침도의학회 2023 대한침도의학회지 Vol.7 No.2

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to provide anatomical information, as well as ap- plicable needling methods and related physiological effects of GB30. Methods: Through the literature analysis, the location, needling method, clinical effect of GB30 were extracted. Based on this information, we investigated the stimulable structures and their therapeutic effects related with GB30 from literature. Results: Connecting the anatomical structures that can be stimulated by needling at GB30 with the clinical effects of GB30, the following can be observed: the inferior gluteal nerve and gluteus maximus, sciatic nerve, piriformis muscle, and gemelli-obturator com- plex, were associated with symptoms in the waist and lower extremity regions. The quadra- tus femoris muscle, pudendal nerve, and posterior femoral cutaneous nerve were related to sacroiliac pain. Conclusion: This study has provided insights into the depth and direction of needling at GB30, along with the anatomical structures that can be stimulated as a result, and their corresponding therapeutic effects.

감전 및 추락 사고 이후 발생한 견부 통증 및 소양증의 침도치료 치험 1례

Woo Jongwon,Ryu Myungseok 대한침도의학회 2023 대한침도의학회지 Vol.7 No.2

Objectives: The aim of this study is to report a case of a patient with both shoulder pain and pruritus occurred after an electric shock and falling accident. Methods: The patient received Acupotomy treatment and other Korean Medicine treat- ments. The effect of treatment was assessed by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI). Results: The NRS decreased from 8 to 2 and the NDI decreased from 32 to 2 after treat- ments. Conclusion: This report suggests that acupotomy and other Korean medicinal interven- tions could be effective in treating nerve injuries caused by electrical and mechanical damage.

위중혈의 해부학적 구조와 자침법

Kwon Hyeonsoo,Kim Jimin,Bang Minjun,Bae Jaewon,Oh Byunghyun,Kim Hongik,Jung Sehun,Ryu Myungseok 대한침도의학회 2023 대한침도의학회지 Vol.7 No.2

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to provide anatomical information of BL40 in- cluding applicable needling depth, bloodletting methods and related physiological effect. Methods: The contents about BL40 were extracted from literature. Then we investigated the clinical effect, needling feature (depth/angle/stimulation method) and the bloodlet- ting methods of BL40, searching online databases like ‘RISS’, ‘Oasis’, ‘DBPIA’, ’Naver Aca- demic information’, ‘National Research institute of Korea’, ‘Pubmed’, ‘Google scholar’ and ‘CNKI’ from 1990 to 2023. Results: According to the classic test, the needling depth of BL40 is 9.35-33.15 mm, that of previous research is 9.4 mm-23.4 mm. When acupuncture is applied at that level, stim- ulatable anatomical structures were deep popliteal fascia and tibial nerve. Conclusion: The remarkable effect of BL40 is originated from stimulation of deep popli- teal fascia and tibial nerve. It is necessary for BL40 to be stimulated as 15.5 mm depth.