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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2023; 11(30): 7424-7431
Published online Oct 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i30.7424
Traditional Chinese medicine for foot pain in a patient with complex regional pain syndrome: A case report
Woo-Chul Shin, Hyungsuk Kim, Won-Seok Chung
Woo-Chul Shin, Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea
Hyungsuk Kim, Won-Seok Chung, Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea
Author contributions: Shin WC contributed to conceptualization, formal analysis, visualization, writing of the manuscript, review and editing of the manuscript; Kim H contributed to conceptualization, investigation, verification, review and editing of the manuscript; Chung WS contributed to conceptualization, fund acquisition, project management, supervision, review and editing of the manuscript; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Korea Health Technology R and D Project, No HI20C1405.
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Corresponding author: Won-Seok Chung, PhD, Professor, Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, No. 23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, South Korea. omdluke@naver.com
Received: July 10, 2023
Peer-review started: July 10, 2023
First decision: August 30, 2023
Revised: September 14, 2023
Accepted: October 8, 2023
Article in press: October 8, 2023
Published online: October 26, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: A 35-year-old female patient presented with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) characterized by pain, swelling, and discoloration of the left lower extremity, along with difficulty in ambulation. She was treated with combined traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), comprising acupuncture, moxibustion, pharmacopuncture, and herbal medications along with conventional medicine. This treatment strategy achieved sustained, long-term improvements in the patient’s signs and symptoms. TCM is a promising and safe treatment option for patients with CRPS.