Efficacy of Integrative Korean Medicine Treatment Including Ultrasound-Guided Pharmacopuncture in Patients with Lumbar Stenosis Accompanied by Peripheral Nerve Entrapments: Considering Double Crush Syndrome in This Report of Three Cases
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Lumbar radiculopathy is characterized by signs and symptoms resulting from lumbar root dysfunction.This study evaluated the effectiveness of Korean medicine specifically targeting double crush syndrome in three inpatients diagnosed with L5 nerve root stenosis and peroneal nerve entrapments.Patients received integrative Korean medicine treatment with ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture, and outcomes assessed using patient-reported scales and motor and sensory evaluations.The results indicate that significant improvements in muscle weakness and sensory disturbances can be achieved in patients with prolonged lumbar nerve compression when peripheral nerve entrapments are concurrently addressed.
Source: Journal of Acupuncture Research
DOI: 10.13045/jar.24.0027
Authors: Myung-In Jeong, Gi-Tae Park, Hyun-Il Jo, Cheol-Ju Kim, Seung-Min Yeom, Hyun-Suk Park
Institution: Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404054630