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Case Report of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Patient by Yangmuji Anchu Traction Technique

Objectives : This study was carried out to investigate the effects of Yangmuji Anchu Traction Technique on Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Patient. Methods : The therapies were Chuna( Yangmuji Anchu Traction Technique ), acupuncture treatment, Carthami-Semen Herbal Acupuncture treatment and herbal medicine. We estimated the effects of treatment by measuring from a lower front teeth to upper front teeth in open mouth, measuring a gap of center line on front teeth in open mouth. And by measuring Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and Patient Global Assessment(PGA) before and after treatment. Results : After treatment, we confirmed these improvements : the length measuring from a lower front teeth to upper front teeth in open mouth and the gap of center line on front teeth in open mouth was improved in all cases. Also Visual Analog Scale(VAS) was improved in all cases. Conclusions : These results suggested that Yangmuji Anchu Traction Tecnique effected for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Patient.