Acupuncture for Subacute and Chronic Post-thoracotomy Pain in Patients with Traumatic Multiple Rib Fractures: A Study Protocol for a Randomised-controlled, Two-arm, Parallel Design, Pilot Trial

Background The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of acupuncture treatment for the management of subacute and chronic post-thoracotomy pain in patients with traumatic multiple rib fractures. Methods A total of 30 participants who have undergone thoracotomy after traumatic multiple rib fr...

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Main Authors: Kun Hyung Kim, Hyun Min Cho, Chan Kyu Lee, JunePill Seok, Seon Hee Kim, Jung-Eun Kim, Yu Kyung Shin, Min Kyung Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: E-Tree Publishing 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Acupuncture Research
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Online Access:http://www.e-jar.org/upload/pdf/jar-35-2-95.pdf