갑상선암의 외과적 절제술 후 발생한 경항통에 대하여 추나요법을 포함한 한방 복합 치료 증례 보고 2례

A Case Report of Cervical Pain after Thyroidectomy improved by Korean Medicine Complex Treatment Including Chuna Manual Therapy

Objectives This study aims to evaluate the effects of traditional complex Korean medicine therapy, including Chuna manual therapy, on relieving neck pain and im- proving function in patients after thyroidectomy. Methods Complex Korean medicine therapy was administered to patients experi- encing postoperative neck pain following thyroidectomy. Pain, functional improve- ment, and quality of life were assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale, Neck Disability Index, Range of Motion, and Karnofsky Performance Scale every week. Results After treatment, both patients showed a reduction in Numeric Rating Scale and Neck Disability Index scores. Improvements in Range of Motion and Karnofsky Performance Scalee were also observed. Cervical spine pain decreased, and cervical function and quality of life improved. Conclusions Our study suggests that traditional Korean integrative therapy may ef- fectively alleviate postoperative neck pain and improve functional outcomes, con- tributing to an enhanced quality of life for patients following thyroidectomy.