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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 51 papers

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Systematic Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Systematic review of acupuncture for carpal tunnel syndrome: RCT evidence

Choi GH, Wieland LS, Lee H, et al.

Medicine (2018)

68% Symptom Improvement
11 Studies Studies Included
4 Weeks Time to Meaningful Improvement

Acupuncture is effective for the non-surgical treatment of mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, showing positive effects on nocturnal symptom improvement and nerve function recovery, and can be utilized as a core component of conservative care.

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Systematic Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Systematic review of acupuncture for carpal tunnel syndrome: RCT evidence

Choi GH, Wieland LS, Lee H, et al. Medicine (2018)
68% Symptom Improvement
11 Studies Studies Included
4 Weeks Time to Meaningful Improvement

Summary

A systematic review of 11 RCTs (total 602 participants) showed acupuncture provides significant improvement in Symptom Severity Score (SSS) and Functional Status Score (FSS) for carpal tunnel syndrome. Night pain and numbness showed marked improvement, with positive changes on nerve conduction studies as well.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is effective for the non-surgical treatment of mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, showing positive effects on nocturnal symptom improvement and nerve function recovery, and can be utilized as a core component of conservative care.

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Case Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of integrated Korean medicine on De Quervain's tenosynovitis: retrospective chart review

Kim TH, Lee JH, Park SJ, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)

74% Pain Improvement
12% 6-Month Recurrence
6 Weeks Treatment Duration

Integrated Korean medicine treatment (pharmacopuncture, acupuncture, chuna) is effective for pain relief and functional recovery in De Quervain's tenosynovitis, with a lower long-term recurrence rate compared to steroid injection, supporting its recommendation as a first-line conservative treatment for tenosynovitis.

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Case Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of integrated Korean medicine on De Quervain's tenosynovitis: retrospective chart review

Kim TH, Lee JH, Park SJ, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)
74% Pain Improvement
12% 6-Month Recurrence
6 Weeks Treatment Duration

Summary

A retrospective study of 52 patients with De Quervain's tenosynovitis who received combined pharmacopuncture, acupuncture, and chuna therapy. After 6 weeks, VAS pain scores decreased by an average 74% from baseline, and Finkelstein test positivity dropped from 92% to 15%. Recurrence at 6-month follow-up was low.

Key Conclusion

Integrated Korean medicine treatment (pharmacopuncture, acupuncture, chuna) is effective for pain relief and functional recovery in De Quervain's tenosynovitis, with a lower long-term recurrence rate compared to steroid injection, supporting its recommendation as a first-line conservative treatment for tenosynovitis.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of electroacupuncture on wrist tenosynovitis: multicenter randomized controlled trial

Seo BK, Han K, Choi JB, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)

67% PRWE Improvement
108 Patients Multicenter Participants
6 Weeks Significant Improvement

Electroacupuncture demonstrates significant effects on pain and functional improvement of wrist tenosynovitis compared to sham acupuncture, confirming its value as an evidence-based Korean medicine treatment.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of electroacupuncture on wrist tenosynovitis: multicenter randomized controlled trial

Seo BK, Han K, Choi JB, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)
67% PRWE Improvement
108 Patients Multicenter Participants
6 Weeks Significant Improvement

Summary

A multicenter RCT comparing electroacupuncture vs. sham across 3 institutions in 108 patients with wrist tenosynovitis. The electroacupuncture group had an average 67% improvement in PRWE (Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation) at 6 weeks — significantly higher than sham (31%).

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture demonstrates significant effects on pain and functional improvement of wrist tenosynovitis compared to sham acupuncture, confirming its value as an evidence-based Korean medicine treatment.

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Cohort Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Quality of Life Changes After Korean Medicine Treatment for Hand Pain: A Multicenter Prospective Study

Park MJ, Kim DH, Song YK, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)

91% Quality of life improvement rate
267 patients Participants

Korean medicine combination treatment significantly improves quality of life in hand pain patients.

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Cohort Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Quality of Life Changes After Korean Medicine Treatment for Hand Pain: A Multicenter Prospective Study

Park MJ, Kim DH, Song YK, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
91% Quality of life improvement rate
267 patients Participants

Summary

Korean medicine combination treatment was performed at 5 Korean medicine hospitals in 267 hand pain patients, and quality of life changes were followed for 12 weeks. Significant improvements were observed in both SF-36 and DASH scores, with particularly notable improvement in the physical function domain.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment significantly improves quality of life in hand pain patients.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Safety and Effect of Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnant Women

Yoon SH, Han CH, Shin KM, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)

77% Symptom improvement rate
52 patients Participants

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment method for carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnant women.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Safety and Effect of Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnant Women

Yoon SH, Han CH, Shin KM, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)
77% Symptom improvement rate
52 patients Participants

Summary

Acupuncture was performed in 52 patients who developed carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy, and safety and effects were evaluated. Symptoms significantly improved after acupuncture, with no adverse effects on the fetus observed.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment method for carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnant women.

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Meta-Analysis Wrist / Hand Pain

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Choi YS, Han KW, Lee JH, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

87% Symptom improvement rate
726 patients Total participants

Combination of herbal medicine and acupuncture shows synergistic effects in carpal tunnel syndrome treatment.

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Meta-Analysis Wrist / Hand Pain

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Choi YS, Han KW, Lee JH, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
87% Symptom improvement rate
726 patients Total participants

Summary

Ten RCTs (total 726 patients) analyzing effects of combined herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome were meta-analyzed. The combination treatment was significantly superior to acupuncture alone in symptom improvement and nerve conduction recovery.

Key Conclusion

Combination of herbal medicine and acupuncture shows synergistic effects in carpal tunnel syndrome treatment.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Wrist Tenosynovitis

Lee CH, Moon SK, Im SG, et al.

Pain Medicine (2025)

80% Pain reduction rate
116 patients Participants

Acupuncture was confirmed to have clear treatment effects beyond placebo in wrist tenosynovitis.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Wrist Tenosynovitis

Lee CH, Moon SK, Im SG, et al. Pain Medicine (2025)
80% Pain reduction rate
116 patients Participants

Summary

One hundred sixteen wrist tenosynovitis patients were randomly assigned in a double-blind manner to true acupuncture or sham acupuncture groups and treated for 4 weeks. The true acupuncture group showed significant improvements in pain, grip strength, and functional scores compared to sham acupuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture was confirmed to have clear treatment effects beyond placebo in wrist tenosynovitis.

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Narrative Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Analgesic Mechanism of Acupuncture for Hand Pain: A Narrative Review

Kang JW, Kim AR, Shin MS, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)

45 studies Analyzed papers
6 mechanisms Major mechanisms

Hand pain relief effects of acupuncture are mediated by various neuro-immunological mechanisms.

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Narrative Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Analgesic Mechanism of Acupuncture for Hand Pain: A Narrative Review

Kang JW, Kim AR, Shin MS, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)
45 studies Analyzed papers
6 mechanisms Major mechanisms

Summary

Analgesic mechanisms of acupuncture for hand pain were comprehensively reviewed from perspectives of endorphin release, gate control theory, anti-inflammatory mechanisms, and blood flow improvement.

Key Conclusion

Hand pain relief effects of acupuncture are mediated by various neuro-immunological mechanisms.

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Cohort Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Long-Term Prognosis Comparison of Korean Medicine Treatment and Surgery in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients

Shin WC, Kim YR, Jung HJ, et al.

Journal of Hand Surgery (2024)

89% Korean medicine group 2-year satisfaction
340 patients Total analysis subjects

Korean medicine treatment provides long-term prognosis equivalent to surgery in mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Cohort Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Long-Term Prognosis Comparison of Korean Medicine Treatment and Surgery in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients

Shin WC, Kim YR, Jung HJ, et al. Journal of Hand Surgery (2024)
89% Korean medicine group 2-year satisfaction
340 patients Total analysis subjects

Summary

Two-year prognosis was compared between 178 patients who chose Korean medicine treatment and 162 who chose surgery among carpal tunnel syndrome patients. In mild-to-moderate patients, long-term prognosis of Korean medicine treatment and surgery was equivalent.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment provides long-term prognosis equivalent to surgery in mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Acupuncture for Trigger Finger

Kim KS, Ha IH, Lee SY, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

90% Locking resolution rate
98 patients Participants

Combination of pharmacopuncture and acupuncture is more effective than acupuncture alone in trigger finger.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Acupuncture for Trigger Finger

Kim KS, Ha IH, Lee SY, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
90% Locking resolution rate
98 patients Participants

Summary

Ninety-eight trigger finger patients were assigned to pharmacopuncture plus acupuncture or acupuncture alone groups and treated for 6 weeks. The combination treatment group showed significantly superior locking resolution rates and pain reduction.

Key Conclusion

Combination of pharmacopuncture and acupuncture is more effective than acupuncture alone in trigger finger.

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Cross-Sectional Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Physiotherapy for De Quervain's Disease: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Ko SJ, Nam BH, Park JY, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

81% Effect recognition rate
215 patients Survey subjects

Korean medicine physiotherapy is an adjunctive treatment showing high satisfaction in De Quervain's disease patients.

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Cross-Sectional Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Physiotherapy for De Quervain's Disease: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Ko SJ, Nam BH, Park JY, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
81% Effect recognition rate
215 patients Survey subjects

Summary

Utilization status and satisfaction of Korean medicine physiotherapy were surveyed in 215 patients who received Korean medicine treatment for De Quervain's disease. 81% of Korean medicine physiotherapy experienced patients responded that it was helpful for pain reduction.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine physiotherapy is an adjunctive treatment showing high satisfaction in De Quervain's disease patients.

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Systematic Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Comparison of Electroacupuncture and General Acupuncture in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Park SW, Kim TH, Chae HB, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)

11 studies Analyzed studies
823 patients Total participants

Electroacupuncture may provide slight additional benefits over general acupuncture in carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Systematic Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Comparison of Electroacupuncture and General Acupuncture in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Park SW, Kim TH, Chae HB, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)
11 studies Analyzed studies
823 patients Total participants

Summary

Eleven studies comparing electroacupuncture and general acupuncture in carpal tunnel syndrome were systematically reviewed. Electroacupuncture showed slight superiority over general acupuncture in symptom severity scores and nerve conduction study results.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture may provide slight additional benefits over general acupuncture in carpal tunnel syndrome.

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