A Case Report of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Treated with Korean Medicine Focused on Ultrasoud-Guided Bee Venom Phamacopuncture
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Objectives : This study is to report the effects of Korean Medicine focused on ultrasound-guided bee venom pharmacopuncture on failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS).Methods : A 61-year-old male with persistent low back and radiating leg pain post-lumbar surgery received 40 days of inpatient treatment including ultrasound-guided bee venom pharmacopuncture, acupuncture, electroacupuncture, Chuna, acupotomy, cupping, and herbal medicine.Outcomes were assessed using NRS, ODI, and SLRT.Results : Pain and function improved significantly (NRS 8→1, ODI 41→18, SLRT 10→80) without adverse events.Conclusions : Ultrasound-guided bee venom pharmacopuncture combined with Korean medicine may be a safe and effective treatment for FBSS.
Source: Korean Journal of Acupuncture
Authors: Moon Sun Kim, Seok-Hyeon Yoon, Youn-Seok Ko, Seung-Yun Oh, Soo-Jung Park
Institution: Woosuk University
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7083456841