Journal of Acupuncture Research (Aug 2018)

The Effects of Korean Medicine Treatment on Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion Fracture: A Case Report

  • Ji Won Park,
  • Tae Kyung Yoon,
  • Won Bin Shin,
  • Doo Ri Kim,
  • Won Hyung Ryu,
  • Yong Hyun Jeon,
  • Hee Young Moon

DOI
https://doi.org/10.13045/jar.2018.00164
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 35, no. 3
pp. 145 – 148

Abstract

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The purpose of this case study was to use Korean medicine to treat posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture. The patient suffered left knee pain resulting from an avulsion fracture and was hospitalized for 59 days and treated with acupuncture and traditional Korean medicine. The effect of the treatment was evaluated using the Numerical Rate Scale, the Western Ontario and McMaster universities Osteoarthritis Index, and the European Quality of Life Five Dimensions. Following treatment of the pain in the left knee, scores for Numerical Rate Scale, Western Ontario and McMaster universities Osteoarthritis Index, and European Quality of Life Five Dimensions were improved. This study suggested that Korean Medicine could be an effective treatment for posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fractures. Further studies are needed to substantiate this conclusion.

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