Peripheral Facial Palsy due to Cerebellar Artery Infarction is Improved by Korean Medical Treatment: A Case Report

Abstract

Objective: This study investigates the efficacy of Korean medical treatment for a patient with peripheral facial palsy caused by cerebellar artery infarction.Methods: A 45-year-old male patient with right facial palsy and left side numbness from cerebellar artery infarction was treated with herbal medicine (ligigeopoongsan), acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and cupping therapy for 37 days. The effects were evaluated using the House-Brackmann (H-B) and Yanagihara’s unweighted grading systems.Results: Following treatment, the patient’s H-B grade decreased and Yanagihara score improved.Conclusion: Korean medical treatment improved peripheral facial palsy in a patient with cerebellar artery infarction.