경추 신경근 병변 환자의 상지 저림 증상에 대한 한방치험 1례

A Case Study of Korean Medicine Treatment for Cervical Radiculopathy Induced Numbness of Upper Extremities

Objectives : This study is to report the clinical effect of Korean medicine treatment on the patient who has suffered from numbness of upper extremities induced by cervical radiculopathy. Methods & Results : The patient received herbal medication, acupuncture, moxibustion, Pharmacoacupunture, Transcutaneous-electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) during hospitalization (About 6 weeks). Numbness of right upper extremity markedly improved after receiving pharmacoacupuncture treatment, however numbness of left upper extremity reduced slighty. Conclusions : This case shows that Korean medicine treatment, particulary pharmacoacupuncture treatment might be a effective treatment for cervical radiculopathy.