A Case Report on Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate a case of a patient with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) type 2 whose condition improved following treatment with Korean medicine.Methods: A 25-year-old man, diagnosed with SCA type 2, was treated with herbal medicine (<i>Yukmijiwhang-tang-gami</i>), acupuncture, and physical treatment. The therapeutic effect was evaluated using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and gait status.Results: Following treatment, the BBS score increased, and gait ataxia improved.Conclusions: This case study suggests that Korean medicine could be effective for relieving symptoms of SCA type 2.