Integrative treatment package for degenerative disc disease in the lumbar spine: A retrospective case series

This is a retrospective case series exploring the therapeutic benefits of acupuncture-related modalities in combination with standard care (integrative treatment) for people with degenerative disc disease (DDD) with axial low back pain. The medical records of 24 patients with DDD were retrospectivel...

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Published in:European journal of integrative medicine 2018-04, Vol.19, p.10-16
Main Authors: Park, Yeoncheol, Goo, Bonhyuk, Lee, Sanghun, Baek, Yonghyeon, Nam, Sangsoo, Kim, Donghwan, Jo, Daejean, Kim, Kitack, Kim, Sungmin, Seo, Byungkwan
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Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Case series
Degenerative disc disease
Integrative therapy
Low back pain
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Summary:This is a retrospective case series exploring the therapeutic benefits of acupuncture-related modalities in combination with standard care (integrative treatment) for people with degenerative disc disease (DDD) with axial low back pain. The medical records of 24 patients with DDD were retrospectively reviewed and their demographic and clinical characteristics recorded. They were grouped into two according to the therapeutic intervention. The disability and pain intensity of the low back were measured using Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). The rate of improvement was studied retrospectively to evaluate the feasibility of acupuncture-related modalities as part of combination therapy. Of the 24 patients who met the eligibility criteria, 11 (45.8%) received integrative treatment. There were significant reductions in the disability and pain intensity in 11 patients who received an integrative package care (P 
ISSN:1876-3820
1876-3839
DOI:10.1016/j.eujim.2018.02.005