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A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

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Total 44 papers

All Wellness / Restoration Gongjindan (拱辰丹) Gyeongokgo (瓊玉膏) Gwanjeoldan (關節丹) Hyangseongpajeokhwan (響聲破笛丸) Mental Health Skin Conditions Digestive Disorders Respiratory Conditions ENT Disorders Neurological Disorders Pediatric / Adolescent Care Women's Health / Infertility Men's Health / Urology Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic Private Inpatient Room Traffic Accident Aftercare Pediatric Traffic Accident Workers' Compensation Lower Back Pain Neck Pain Shoulder Pain Elbow Pain Wrist / Hand Pain Hip Pain Knee Pain Ankle / Foot Pain TMJ Disorder
Narrative Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Narrative Review for Developing Clinical Practice Guidelines on Korean Medicine Treatment of Traffic Accident Injuries

Lee SH, Kwon CY, Kim AR, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2020)

N/A Review study
45 studies Analyzed papers

Development of Korean medicine clinical practice guidelines for traffic accidents is essential for the spread of evidence-based medicine.

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Narrative Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Narrative Review for Developing Clinical Practice Guidelines on Korean Medicine Treatment of Traffic Accident Injuries

Lee SH, Kwon CY, Kim AR, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2020)
N/A Review study
45 studies Analyzed papers

Summary

The necessity and direction of developing Korean medicine clinical practice guidelines for traffic accident injuries were narratively reviewed. Domestic and international guidelines and evidence were comparatively analyzed to propose Korean medicine intervention strategies.

Key Conclusion

Development of Korean medicine clinical practice guidelines for traffic accidents is essential for the spread of evidence-based medicine.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Safety and Efficacy Case Study of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Patients with Lumbar Sprain from Traffic Accidents

Ryu BH, Kim DI, Jeon JH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2019)

83% Pain improvement rate
8 patients Number of cases

Pharmacopuncture treatment is a safe and effective treatment for lumbar sprain after traffic accidents.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Safety and Efficacy Case Study of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Patients with Lumbar Sprain from Traffic Accidents

Ryu BH, Kim DI, Jeon JH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2019)
83% Pain improvement rate
8 patients Number of cases

Summary

A case study evaluating safety and efficacy of pharmacopuncture treatment in 8 patients who visited for lumbar sprain after traffic accidents. There were no serious adverse reactions during treatment, and pain and functional disability improved.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture treatment is a safe and effective treatment for lumbar sprain after traffic accidents.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Rehabilitation Duration Reduction Effect of Combined Chuna Therapy in Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

Choi JB, Kim SY, Park KB, et al.

Spine (2025)

2.3 weeks Rehabilitation duration reduction
180 patients Participants

Combined Chuna therapy significantly shortens rehabilitation duration in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Rehabilitation Duration Reduction Effect of Combined Chuna Therapy in Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

Choi JB, Kim SY, Park KB, et al. Spine (2025)
2.3 weeks Rehabilitation duration reduction
180 patients Participants

Summary

A prospective cohort study comparing rehabilitation duration in 180 patients with post-traffic accident sequelae divided into Chuna therapy combination and non-combination groups. Mean rehabilitation duration was shortened by 2.3 weeks in the Chuna combination group.

Key Conclusion

Combined Chuna therapy significantly shortens rehabilitation duration in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae.

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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Meta-Analysis of Moxibustion Treatment for Myofascial Pain Syndrome After Traffic Accidents

Chae YB, Park HJ, Lee HJ, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)

68% Tenderness threshold improvement rate
640 patients Total participants

Moxibustion treatment is an effective complementary treatment for pain management of myofascial pain syndrome after traffic accidents.

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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Meta-Analysis of Moxibustion Treatment for Myofascial Pain Syndrome After Traffic Accidents

Chae YB, Park HJ, Lee HJ, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
68% Tenderness threshold improvement rate
640 patients Total participants

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating the effect of moxibustion treatment for myofascial pain syndrome after traffic accidents. Nine studies were analyzed, with the moxibustion treatment group showing significant improvements in tenderness threshold and pain intensity.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion treatment is an effective complementary treatment for pain management of myofascial pain syndrome after traffic accidents.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Shoulder Pain After Traffic Accidents

Hwang JH, Lee WB, Ahn CB, et al.

Pain Medicine (2021)

77% Shoulder function improvement rate
60 patients Participants

Bee venom pharmacopuncture was confirmed as an effective treatment for shoulder pain after traffic accidents.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Shoulder Pain After Traffic Accidents

Hwang JH, Lee WB, Ahn CB, et al. Pain Medicine (2021)
77% Shoulder function improvement rate
60 patients Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing bee venom pharmacopuncture and saline injection in 60 patients with shoulder pain after traffic accidents. The bee venom pharmacopuncture group showed significantly more improvement in pain and shoulder function.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture was confirmed as an effective treatment for shoulder pain after traffic accidents.

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Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Analysis of Herbal Medicine Prescription Patterns for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: Big Data-Based Study

Jang SB, Lee JA, Shin YC, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)

18% Treatment duration reduction rate
12,500 cases Analyzed prescriptions

Combined prescription of blood-activating stasis-resolving and qi-tonifying herbal medicines contributes to shortening recovery duration of post-traffic accident sequelae.

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Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Analysis of Herbal Medicine Prescription Patterns for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: Big Data-Based Study

Jang SB, Lee JA, Shin YC, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
18% Treatment duration reduction rate
12,500 cases Analyzed prescriptions

Summary

Herbal medicine prescription patterns for post-traffic accident sequelae patients were analyzed using health insurance big data. Blood-activating stasis-resolving and qi-tonifying prescriptions were most frequently prescribed, with shortened treatment duration when combined.

Key Conclusion

Combined prescription of blood-activating stasis-resolving and qi-tonifying herbal medicines contributes to shortening recovery duration of post-traffic accident sequelae.

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Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Systematic Review of Acupotomy Treatment for Thoracic Spine Pain After Traffic Accidents

Yun MH, Lee JW, Kim HJ, et al.

Spine (2022)

74% Pain reduction rate
560 patients Total participants

Acupotomy treatment was confirmed as an effective treatment for thoracic spine pain after traffic accidents, but additional large-scale studies are needed.

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Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Systematic Review of Acupotomy Treatment for Thoracic Spine Pain After Traffic Accidents

Yun MH, Lee JW, Kim HJ, et al. Spine (2022)
74% Pain reduction rate
560 patients Total participants

Summary

A systematic review evaluating effects of acupotomy (microneedle acupotomy) treatment for thoracic spine pain after traffic accidents. Analysis of 8 studies showed significant effects of acupotomy treatment on pain reduction.

Key Conclusion

Acupotomy treatment was confirmed as an effective treatment for thoracic spine pain after traffic accidents, but additional large-scale studies are needed.

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Narrative Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Narrative Review on Korean Medicine Treatment Strategy for Acute Cervical Sprain from Traffic Accidents

Min WK, Kim EJ, Lee SG, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)

N/A Review study
28 studies Analyzed papers

Stage-based Korean medicine treatment approach according to disease phase is essential for effective management of cervical sprain.

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Narrative Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Narrative Review on Korean Medicine Treatment Strategy for Acute Cervical Sprain from Traffic Accidents

Min WK, Kim EJ, Lee SG, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)
N/A Review study
28 studies Analyzed papers

Summary

Korean medicine treatment strategies for acute cervical sprain after traffic accidents were narratively reviewed. Differentiated treatment protocols and evidence for acute, subacute, and chronic phases were organized.

Key Conclusion

Stage-based Korean medicine treatment approach according to disease phase is essential for effective management of cervical sprain.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Prospective Cohort Study on Long-Term Prognosis of Korean Medicine Treatment After Traffic Accidents

Cho KH, Jung IC, Park SJ, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

80% Long-term maintenance rate
200 patients Participants

The improvement effect of Korean medicine treatment for post-traffic accident sequelae was maintained long-term even after treatment completion.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Prospective Cohort Study on Long-Term Prognosis of Korean Medicine Treatment After Traffic Accidents

Cho KH, Jung IC, Park SJ, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
80% Long-term maintenance rate
200 patients Participants

Summary

A prospective cohort study following 200 patients who received Korean medicine treatment for post-traffic accident sequelae for 1 year. Even at 6 months after treatment completion, more than 80% of patients maintained improved condition.

Key Conclusion

The improvement effect of Korean medicine treatment for post-traffic accident sequelae was maintained long-term even after treatment completion.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial of Auricular Acupuncture for Sleep Disorders After Traffic Accidents

Song MY, Park JM, Lee GM, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2025)

71% Sleep quality improvement rate
70 patients Participants

Auricular acupuncture is a safe and effective non-pharmacological treatment for sleep disorders after traffic accidents.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial of Auricular Acupuncture for Sleep Disorders After Traffic Accidents

Song MY, Park JM, Lee GM, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2025)
71% Sleep quality improvement rate
70 patients Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing auricular acupuncture and sham auricular acupuncture in 70 patients complaining of sleep disorders after traffic accidents. The auricular acupuncture group showed significantly improved PSQI scores.

Key Conclusion

Auricular acupuncture is a safe and effective non-pharmacological treatment for sleep disorders after traffic accidents.

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Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment Trends in Auto Insurance Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service Data

Im JG, Choi AR, Lee SJ, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)

47% Chuna utilization increase rate
35,000 cases Analyzed cases

Chuna therapy insurance coverage significantly contributed to increasing accessibility of Korean medicine utilization for traffic accident patients.

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Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment Trends in Auto Insurance Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service Data

Im JG, Choi AR, Lee SJ, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)
47% Chuna utilization increase rate
35,000 cases Analyzed cases

Summary

A cross-sectional study analyzing Korean medicine treatment trends in 2019-2023 using auto insurance claims data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. Acupuncture treatment was most performed, and utilization greatly increased after Chuna therapy was included in insurance coverage.

Key Conclusion

Chuna therapy insurance coverage significantly contributed to increasing accessibility of Korean medicine utilization for traffic accident patients.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Korean Medicine Treatment Case Series for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Traffic Accidents

Kang SY, Lee BH, Choi SM, et al.

Pain Medicine (2024)

62% Pain improvement rate
4 patients Number of cases

Korean medicine approach for CRPS shows potential for symptom relief, and large-scale studies are needed.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Korean Medicine Treatment Case Series for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Traffic Accidents

Kang SY, Lee BH, Choi SM, et al. Pain Medicine (2024)
62% Pain improvement rate
4 patients Number of cases

Summary

Korean medicine treatment cases were reported in 4 patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) occurring after traffic accidents. Acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine were combined, with improvements observed in VAS and functional assessment after 3 months.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine approach for CRPS shows potential for symptom relief, and large-scale studies are needed.

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