우하지냉증을 호소하는 급성 압박골절 환자에 대한 황련해독탕 약침을 중심으로 한 한방 복합치료 1례 증례보고

A Case Report of Acute Compression Fracture Patient Complaining of Coldness of Right Low Extremity Treated with Hwangryunhaedok-tang Pharmacopuncture

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Hwangryunhaedok-tang pharmacopucture on cold hypersensitivity of right leg in a 80-year-old female patient. Methods Patient was treated with Hwangryunhaedok-tang pharmacopuncture on right ST35, GB34, GB39, BL56, BL57, SP9, SP6 and LR4. Treatment progress was assessed by coldness diary, coldness drawing, the skin temperature on ST36, SP6, LR3, KI1, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI-K) and EQ-5D. The treatment was executed once per a day between August 17- September 9, 2022. Results The range and extent of patient’s subjective symptoms were decreased. The skin temperature on 4 acupoints was increased. The time takes to fall asleep was decreased. The EQ-5D changed from 0.423 to -0.056. Conclusions The result suggest Hwangryunhaedok-tang pharmacopuncture can be a valuable option to relieve acute idiopathic unilateral cold hypersensitivity.