A Proposal for Standardization of Acupotomy Terms and Definition Among Korean researchers

Yoon, Sang-Hoon; Jeong, Sin-yeong; Kwon, Chan-Young; Jo, Hee-Geun; Kim, Young Il

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“…In addition, the acupotomy treatment exfoliates the chronically damaged adhesive tissues from soft tissues, peritendineum, muscles or ligaments, and exerts a mechanical stimulation in order to dilate the microcirculatory system to increase nutritional supply to tissue lesions, releasing the constraints of the muscles, thereby inducing local recovery [4]. There were 60 papers associated with acupotomy that were published before February 12, 2018, 33 reports discussed soft tissue, osseous tissue and pain triggering points in skeletal muscles, and 27 did not specify the lesion [17]. Acupotomy treatment can be seen to be highly adaptable to muscular skeletal diseases.…”

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A Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis Treated with Acupotomy and Traditional Korean Medicine

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Kim²,

Kim³

et al. 2019

J Acupunct Res

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This case report relates to a 40-year old male patient diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis who was treated with acupotomy and traditional Korean medicine. He showed a significant improvement in joint range of motion (ROM) in cervical and lumbar vertebrae, and in pain and functional disorder symptoms. The patient received acupotomy, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine and physical therapy (November 26, 2018 to December 17, 2018). Joint ROM for cervical and lumbar vertebrae was measured, and the pain level was assessed using a numerical rating scale. The functional disorder and quality of life scales were also assessed using the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index, Korean Health Assessment Questionnaire, and Modified Health Assessment Questionnaire. After applying acupotomy and traditional Korean medicine, the patient exhibited increased joint ROM and reduced pain, also in conjunction with improved responses in functional disorder and quality of life.

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A Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis Treated with Acupotomy and Traditional Korean Medicine

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Kim²,

Kim³

et al. 2019

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“…The term and technique of acupotomy remains controversial in Korea however, a 2018 study by Yoon et al [18] revealed that the following acupotomy terms Chimdochimsul (37 studies, 66.07%), Dochim (23 studies, 41.07%) are the most widely used in Korea. In English, acupotomy (46 studies, 76.66%), and miniscalpel acupuncture (10 studies, 16.66%) are most widely used.…”

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“…It has been used continuously by many Korean medicine doctors since the official medical device registration in 2002. It is easy to perform, effective, and less painful than surgery; therefore, it is actively used to treat chronic pain conditions/ diseases by detaching, or incising soft tissues [14][15][16][17][18].…”

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Quality Assessment and Implications for Further Study of Acupotomy: Case Reports Using the Case Report Guidelines and the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist

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This review aimed to evaluate the quality of case reports where acupotomy was performed according to the CAse REport (CARE) guidelines and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal checklist. Case reports on acupotomy published in Korea from 2013 to October 2020 were included in this review. A total of 28 acupotomy related case reports were selected, and a quality evaluation was verified using the CARE guidelines and JBI critical appraisal checklist. Among the case reports, spinal conditions/diseases were most commonly reported. The overall complete reporting rate for each study was relatively high (median of 63.4% according to the CARE guidelines and 73.4% according to JBI critical appraisal checklist for case reports and 62% for case series). However, low reporting rates were determined in several subcategories namely, “Intervention adherence and tolerability,” “Timeline,” “Diagnostic challenges,” “Patient perspective,” and “Adverse or unanticipated events” for case reports, and “Reporting of the presenting site/clinic,” “Demographic information,” “Statistical analysis,” and “Clear criteria for inclusion” for case series. When reporting cases where acupotomy was performed, it is recommended that the CARE guidelines are followed to improve the quality of research. In addition, new guidelines and tools for the clinical situation of Korean medicine should be developed.

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A Proposal for Standardization of Acupotomy Terms and Definition Among Korean researchers

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The aim of this study was to investigate the use of Korean and English terminology of acupotomy therapy among Korean Researchers. Methods: The search was conducted on eight medical journals (PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, OASIS, KISS, IMR, NDSL, RISS), Google Scholar and 8 Korean medine journals. The definitions of acupotomy therapy, Korean and English terminology were analyzed in the studies that met the criteria. Results: A total of 60 studies were finally included in the analysis. In Korean terminology, Chim-Do was the most used with 37 studies, Do-Chim with 23 (including duplicates). In English termology, 46 studies were used acupotomy and 10 studies were used miniscalpel acupuncture. Conclusions: As a result of analyzing the terminology use of acupotomy therapy studies in Korea, it was confirmed that Korean and English terminology are different according to the study. It will be necessary to discuss the standardization of terminology.

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A Proposal for Standardization of Acupotomy Terms and Definition Among Korean researchers

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A Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis Treated with Acupotomy and Traditional Korean Medicine

A Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis Treated with Acupotomy and Traditional Korean Medicine

Quality Assessment and Implications for Further Study of Acupotomy: Case Reports Using the Case Report Guidelines and the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist

A Proposal for Standardization of Acupotomy Terms and Definition Among Korean researchers

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