Journal of Acupuncture Research (May 2023)

Improvement of Weakness and Pain of the Right Upper Limb Associated with Herpes Zoster Following Complex Korean Medicine Treatment: A Case Report

  • Hyesoo Jeon,
  • Shin-Hyeok Park,
  • Sohae Cho,
  • Sol Jeong,
  • Nam Geun Cho

DOI
https://doi.org/10.13045/jar.2023.00038
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 40, no. 2
pp. 156 – 161

Abstract

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Herein, we report the effectiveness of Korean medicine for the treatment of postherpetic upper limb weakness and pain. The patient received a combination of Korean medicine treatment modalities, including electroacupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and herbal medicine. Muscle strength and pain were evaluated using a manual muscle test (MMT) and a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), respectively. The overall MMT score improved after hospitalization, and elbow extension improved from 3+ at admission to 5 at discharge. The NRS score improved to 2 at discharge. This study suggests the effectiveness of a combination of Korean medicine modalities in treating postherpetic motor nerve paralysis.

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