Ultrasound-guided Caudal Epidural Pharmacopuncture Injection and Comprehensive Korean Medical Treatment for Spinal Stenosis: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The present case report evaluated the effects of ultrasound-guided caudal epidural pharmacopuncture injection combined with integrative Korean medicine treatment on pain relief and functional recovery in a patient with spinal stenosis.A patient with chronic low back pain and radiating leg pain received pharmacopuncture via the caudal approach under ultrasound guidance.The treatment effects were assessed by the changes in the European Quality of Life 5-Dimension 5-Level scores, numeric rating scale scores, Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index, and range of motion (ROM).After treatment, the patient had significant pain reduction and improvements in ROM and functional status.Our data suggest that the combination of caudal epidural pharmacopuncture injection and integrative Korean medicine treatment may be an effective therapeutic approach for managing pain and functional recovery in patients with spinal stenosis.
Source: Journal of Acupuncture Research
DOI: 10.13045/jar.24.0057
Authors: Gi-Tae Park, Myung-In Jeong, Hyun-Il Jo, Cheol-Ju Kim, Jung-Hyun Kim, Eun-Yul Han
Institution: Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407097458