Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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Three Case Reports of Patients Treated with Korean Medicine after Rotator Cuff Repair

  • Kim, Yo Han (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Deagu Haany University) ;
  • Hwang, Min Hyok (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Deagu Haany University) ;
  • Kim, Jae Soo (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Deagu Haany University) ;
  • Lee, Hyun Jong (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Deagu Haany University) ;
  • Lee, Yun Kyu (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Deagu Haany University)
  • Received : 2016.11.18
  • Accepted : 2017.01.20
  • Published : 2017.02.20
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Abstract

Objectives : This study examined the effects of Korean medicine treatment in three patients following rotator cuff repair. Methods : Patients were treated with acupuncture, bee venom, moxibustion, and herbal medicine. Treatments were performed for an average of 3 weeks. A numeric rating scale (NRS) and range of motion (ROM) were used for evaluation of treatment effects. Results : The NRS score decreased and the ROM increased after treatment. In Case 1, the NRS score decreased from 10 to 6; flexion increased from $25^{\circ}$ to $180^{\circ}$ and abduction increased from $35^{\circ}$ to $180^{\circ}$. In Case 2, the NRS score decreased from 10 to 7; flexion increased from $30^{\circ}$ to $125^{\circ}$ and abduction increased from $15^{\circ}$ to $100^{\circ}$. In Case 3, the NRS score decreased from 10 to 3; flexion increased from $40^{\circ}$ to $120^{\circ}$ and abduction increased from $60^{\circ}$ to $95^{\circ}$. Conclusion : Korean medicine treatment following rotator cuff repair was effective in decreasing the NRS score and increasing ROM. Although the study only involved 3 cases, Korean medicine treatment may reduce the duration of rehabilitation.

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