Publications by authors named "Kuo-Chung Hung"

Background: Revisional bariatric surgery (RBS) is increasing. The various primary operations with their distinctive complications make this group of patients quite heterogeneous, and treatment has to be individualized. There are concerns regarding the safety profile and efficacy of these procedures.

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Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure in terms of disability, pain scores, and functional status.

Design: Randomised controlled trial.

Setting: Orthopaedic clinic in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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Background: Although acupressure has been reported to be effective in managing various types of pain, its efficacy in relieving pain associated with low back pain (LBP) remains unclear. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of acupressure with that of physical therapy in reducing low back pain.

Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial in an orthopedic referral hospital in Taiwan was conducted between December 20, 2000, and March 2, 2001.

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