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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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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Dose-Response Relationship of Pharmacopuncture for Hand Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee MK, Park JW, Kim SH, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

83% Medium-dose group pain reduction rate
114 patients Participants

The optimal dose of pharmacopuncture treatment for hand pain is at the medium-dose level.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Dose-Response Relationship of Pharmacopuncture for Hand Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee MK, Park JW, Kim SH, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
83% Medium-dose group pain reduction rate
114 patients Participants

Summary

One hundred fourteen hand pain patients were assigned to low-dose, medium-dose, or high-dose pharmacopuncture groups and effects compared. The medium-dose group showed the optimal effect/side effect ratio, proving to be the most efficient.

Key Conclusion

The optimal dose of pharmacopuncture treatment for hand pain is at the medium-dose level.

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Cross-Sectional Wrist / Hand Pain

Korean Medicine Utilization Status and Satisfaction Survey of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients

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

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

4.1 points Satisfaction (out of 5)
376 patients Survey subjects

Korean medicine utilization satisfaction of carpal tunnel syndrome patients is at a high level.

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Cross-Sectional Wrist / Hand Pain

Korean Medicine Utilization Status and Satisfaction Survey of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients

Kim AR, Shin MS, Kang JW, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
4.1 points Satisfaction (out of 5)
376 patients Survey subjects

Summary

A treatment utilization survey was conducted in 376 patients visiting Korean medicine institutions for carpal tunnel syndrome. Utilization rates were highest in order of acupuncture (94%), Korean medicine physiotherapy (72%), pharmacopuncture (48%), and herbal medicine (35%), with overall satisfaction of 4.1/5 points.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine utilization satisfaction of carpal tunnel syndrome patients is at a high level.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Korean Medicine Physiotherapy and Acupuncture for De Quervain's Disease

Yun SJ, Cho HJ, Baek IH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)

86% Pain reduction rate
108 patients Participants

Combination of Korean medicine physiotherapy and acupuncture shows synergistic effects in De Quervain's disease treatment.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Korean Medicine Physiotherapy and Acupuncture for De Quervain's Disease

Yun SJ, Cho HJ, Baek IH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
86% Pain reduction rate
108 patients Participants

Summary

One hundred eight De Quervain's disease patients were assigned to Korean medicine physiotherapy plus acupuncture or acupuncture alone groups and treated for 6 weeks. The combination treatment group showed significantly superior pain reduction, grip strength recovery, and patient satisfaction.

Key Conclusion

Combination of Korean medicine physiotherapy and acupuncture shows synergistic effects in De Quervain's disease treatment.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroprotective Effects of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Heo KH, Kim BK, Jang SM, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

71% Inflammation marker reduction rate
74 patients Participants

Bee venom pharmacopuncture shows anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects in carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroprotective Effects of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Heo KH, Kim BK, Jang SM, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
71% Inflammation marker reduction rate
74 patients Participants

Summary

Inflammation markers and nerve conduction studies were performed before and after bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment in 74 carpal tunnel syndrome patients. After bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment, CRP and IL-6 significantly decreased and median nerve conduction velocity improved.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture shows anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects in carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Systematic Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Wrist Tenosynovitis

Woo HL, Jung SY, Lee JH, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

81% Pain reduction rate
934 patients Total analysis subjects

Evidence is accumulating that acupuncture is an effective treatment method for wrist tenosynovitis.

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Systematic Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Wrist Tenosynovitis

Woo HL, Jung SY, Lee JH, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
81% Pain reduction rate
934 patients Total analysis subjects

Summary

Thirteen studies applying acupuncture for wrist tenosynovitis were systematically reviewed. Acupuncture showed consistent positive results in pain reduction, grip strength recovery, and daily life functional improvement.

Key Conclusion

Evidence is accumulating that acupuncture is an effective treatment method for wrist tenosynovitis.

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Case Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Case Report of 12 Pharmacopuncture Treatment Cases for Trigger Finger

Ahn CB, Lee KH, Kim CH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

92% Treatment success rate
12 patients Number of cases

Pharmacopuncture was confirmed as an effective non-surgical treatment method for trigger finger.

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Case Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Case Report of 12 Pharmacopuncture Treatment Cases for Trigger Finger

Ahn CB, Lee KH, Kim CH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
92% Treatment success rate
12 patients Number of cases

Summary

Korean medicine treatment centered on pharmacopuncture was performed in 12 trigger finger patients. After average 5 weeks of treatment, locking symptoms resolved and pain significantly decreased in 11 (92%).

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture was confirmed as an effective non-surgical treatment method for trigger finger.

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Cohort Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Chuna Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Cohort Study

Han KW, Shin BC, Chung WS, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

87% Symptom improvement rate
142 patients Participants

Combination of Chuna therapy and acupuncture enhances treatment effects of carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Cohort Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Chuna Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Cohort Study

Han KW, Shin BC, Chung WS, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
87% Symptom improvement rate
142 patients Participants

Summary

One hundred forty-two carpal tunnel syndrome patients were divided into Chuna therapy plus acupuncture and acupuncture alone groups, and followed for 8 weeks. The Chuna therapy combination group showed significantly more improvements in symptom severity, functional status, and nerve conduction velocity.

Key Conclusion

Combination of Chuna therapy and acupuncture enhances treatment effects of carpal tunnel syndrome.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Comparative Study of Acupuncture and Anti-Inflammatory Analgesics in De Quervain's Disease Patients

Im JC, Kwon OJ, Yoo TW, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)

78% Pain reduction rate
84 patients Participants

Acupuncture can be a safe alternative to anti-inflammatory analgesics in De Quervain's disease.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Comparative Study of Acupuncture and Anti-Inflammatory Analgesics in De Quervain's Disease Patients

Im JC, Kwon OJ, Yoo TW, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)
78% Pain reduction rate
84 patients Participants

Summary

Eighty-four De Quervain's disease patients were assigned to acupuncture or anti-inflammatory analgesic groups, and treatment effects were compared over 4 weeks. The acupuncture group showed pain reduction effects equivalent to the anti-inflammatory analgesic group without gastrointestinal side effects.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture can be a safe alternative to anti-inflammatory analgesics in De Quervain's disease.

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Narrative Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Narrative Literature Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Hand Pain

Min BW, Choi SM, Lee IS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)

38 studies Analyzed papers
12 conditions Target diseases

Korean medicine treatment for hand pain is an effective approach applicable to various diseases.

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Narrative Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Narrative Literature Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Hand Pain

Min BW, Choi SM, Lee IS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)
38 studies Analyzed papers
12 conditions Target diseases

Summary

Korean medicine treatments for various etiological diseases of wrist and hand pain (carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain's disease, tenosynovitis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.) were comprehensively reviewed. Acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine, and Chuna therapy were confirmed as effective for each disease.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment for hand pain is an effective approach applicable to various diseases.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Comparison of Pharmacopuncture and Steroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Song YK, Kim TH, Ha IH, et al.

Pain Medicine (2024)

82% 12-week effect maintenance rate
96 patients Participants

Pharmacopuncture has short-term effects equivalent to steroid injection in carpal tunnel syndrome and is superior long-term.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Comparison of Pharmacopuncture and Steroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Song YK, Kim TH, Ha IH, et al. Pain Medicine (2024)
82% 12-week effect maintenance rate
96 patients Participants

Summary

Ninety-six carpal tunnel syndrome patients were assigned to pharmacopuncture or steroid injection groups and followed for 12 weeks. Effects of both groups were equivalent at 4 weeks, but effect maintenance rate of the pharmacopuncture group was significantly higher at 12-week follow-up.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture has short-term effects equivalent to steroid injection in carpal tunnel syndrome and is superior long-term.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Physiotherapy for Wrist Tenosynovitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Ryu BH, Kang JW, Moon SK, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

72% Pain reduction rate
64 patients Participants

Korean medicine physiotherapy is effective for symptom improvement of wrist tenosynovitis.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Physiotherapy for Wrist Tenosynovitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Ryu BH, Kang JW, Moon SK, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
72% Pain reduction rate
64 patients Participants

Summary

Korean medicine physiotherapy (infrared, cupping, TENS) was performed for 4 weeks on 64 patients with wrist tenosynovitis, with pre-post changes compared. Pain scores, grip strength, and wrist range of motion all significantly improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine physiotherapy is effective for symptom improvement of wrist tenosynovitis.

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Meta-Analysis Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Acupuncture for Trigger Finger: A Meta-Analysis

Park JY, Seo BK, Lee GM, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)

75% Symptom improvement rate
612 patients Total participants

Acupuncture is effective as a non-surgical treatment method for trigger finger.

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Meta-Analysis Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Acupuncture for Trigger Finger: A Meta-Analysis

Park JY, Seo BK, Lee GM, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)
75% Symptom improvement rate
612 patients Total participants

Summary

Ten studies (total 612 patients) analyzing acupuncture effects in trigger finger patients were meta-analyzed. Acupuncture showed significant effects on pain reduction and finger locking frequency reduction.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is effective as a non-surgical treatment method for trigger finger.

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