한방치료 및 천수근약침을 병행하여 치료한 제 1형 복합부위통증증후군 환자 치험 1례

The Clinical Observation of 1 Case of Type 1 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treated with Korean Medicine Treatment and Harpagophytum radix. Pharmacopuncture

Objectives: The purpose of this case is to investigate and report the effectiveness of korean Medicine treatment and Harpagophytum radix. Pharmacopuncture for the type 1 complex regional pain syndrome. Methods: One patient is admitted at Bu-Chun Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, diagnosed as type 1 complex regional pain syndrome and treated with korean Medicine treatment and Harpagophytum radix. pharmacopuncture. This case is measured and assessed by Neumerical Rating Scale(NRS), Oswestry Low-back Pain Disability Index(ODI) and Manual Muscle Test(MMT). Results: After treatment, the intensity and frequency of complex regional pain is gradually decreased and the result of NRS, ODI, MMT showed improvement. Conclusions: As seen in this cases of type 1 complex regional pain syndrome, korean Medicine treatment and Harpagophytum radix. pharmacopuncture appear to be effective for the pain relief and musculoskeletal function recovery.