A Case Report of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Treated with Korean Medicine Focused on Ultrasoud-Guided Bee Venom Phamacopuncture

Objectives : This study is to report the effects of Korean Medicine focused on ultrasound-guided bee venom pharmacopuncture on failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS).Methods : A 61-year-old male with persistent low back and radiating leg pain post-lumbar surgery received 40 days of inpatient treatment including ultrasound-guided bee venom pharmacopuncture, acupuncture, electroacupuncture, Chuna, acupotomy, cupping, and herbal medicine.Outcomes were assessed using NRS, ODI, and SLRT.Results : Pain and function improved significantly (NRS 81, ODI 4118, SLRT 1080) without adverse events.Conclusions : Ultrasound-guided bee venom pharmacopuncture combined with Korean medicine may be a safe and effective treatment for FBSS.

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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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2025-09-26
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https://doi.org/10.14406/acu.2025.016
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Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
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A Case Report of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Treated with Korean Medicine Focused on Ultrasoud-Guided Bee Venom Phamacopuncture

Korean Journal of Acupuncture
Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
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A Case Report of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Treated with Korean Medicine Focused on Ultrasoud-Guided Bee Venom Phamacopuncture

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Abstract

Objectives : This study is to report the effects of Korean Medicine focused on ultrasound-guided bee venom pharmacopuncture on failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS).Methods : A 61-year-old male with persistent low back and radiating leg pain post-lumbar surgery received 40 days of inpatient treatment including ultrasound-guided bee venom pharmacopuncture, acupuncture, electroacupuncture, Chuna, acupotomy, cupping, and herbal medicine.Outcomes were assessed using NRS, ODI, and SLRT.Results : Pain and function improved significantly (NRS 81, ODI 4118, SLRT 1080) without adverse events.Conclusions : Ultrasound-guided bee venom pharmacopuncture combined with Korean medicine may be a safe and effective treatment for FBSS.

Korean Journal of AcupunctureVol. 42(3)
Woosuk University (KR)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 38%
Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
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