Randomized Controlled Trial of Korean Medicine Combination Treatment for Lower Back Pain in Children After Traffic Accidents
Journal · Spine (2023)
Original authors · Hwang MS, Kim AR, Lee JW, et al.
DOI · 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004701
Summary
A randomized controlled trial comparing Korean medicine combination treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine, physiotherapy) and general treatment in 40 pediatric patients complaining of lower back pain after traffic accidents. The Korean medicine combination treatment group showed significantly more improvements in VAS and functional assessment.
Key figures
VAS improvement rate
80%
Participants
40 patients
Conclusion
Korean medicine combination treatment is effective for lower back pain management in pediatric traffic accident patients, with safety in children also confirmed.
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