The Effect of Complex Korean Medical Treatment on a Spinal Cord Tumor: Focused on Changes of Pain and Temperature Sensation and Pain Sensation

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effect of Korean medical treatment on a spinal cord tumor. Methods: We treated a patient who was diagnosed with a spinal cord tumor. We used acupuncture, bee venom pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion and physical therapy; the patient was evaluated using the visual analogue scale(VAS) and given an International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury(ISNCSCI) score. Results: VAS decreased and ISNCSCI score increased meaningfully. Conclusions: According to these results, this report possibly suggests that Korean medical treatment could be a helpful choice for treating a spinal cord tumor. Key Words: Spine cord tumor; Visual analogue scale; International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury(ISNCSCI) score.