Non-Surgical Korean Medicine Treatment Effect for Cervical Disc Herniation: A Case Series
Journal · Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)
Original authors · Jang SH, Yoon EH, Kim HJ, et al.
DOI · 10.13048/jkm.20082
Summary
Intensive Korean medicine treatment including acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, chuna, and herbal medicine was administered for 16 weeks to 12 patients recommended for surgery due to cervical disc herniation. Ten of 12 patients showed significant symptom improvement without surgery, and disc size reduction was confirmed on follow-up MRI.
Key figures
Surgery Avoidance Rate
83%
Participants
12 subjects
Conclusion
Integrated Korean medicine treatment shows potential as a non-surgical treatment alternative for cervical disc herniation.
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