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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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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.

View Source 2021
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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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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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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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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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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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Non-Surgical Treatment for Disc Herniation Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Nam HJ, Shin MJ, Cho WS, et al.

Spine (2024)

72% MRI finding improvement rate
40 patients Participants

Korean medicine non-surgical treatment can achieve significant clinical improvement without surgery in disc herniation patients after traffic accidents.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Non-Surgical Treatment for Disc Herniation Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Nam HJ, Shin MJ, Cho WS, et al. Spine (2024)
72% MRI finding improvement rate
40 patients Participants

Summary

Korean medicine non-surgical treatment (acupuncture, Chuna, herbal medicine) was performed for 12 weeks in 40 patients with cervical and lumbar disc herniation after traffic accidents, with pre-post comparison. Significant improvements were confirmed in both MRI findings and clinical symptoms.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine non-surgical treatment can achieve significant clinical improvement without surgery in disc herniation patients after traffic accidents.

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Systematic Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Cervical Injury in Children After Traffic Accidents

Kim YH, Park EJ, Choi SY, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

79% Pain improvement rate
680 patients Total participants

Korean medicine treatment is a safe and effective treatment option for pediatric cervical injury after traffic accidents.

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Systematic Review Pediatric Traffic Accident

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Cervical Injury in Children After Traffic Accidents

Kim YH, Park EJ, Choi SY, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
79% Pain improvement rate
680 patients Total participants

Summary

A systematic review evaluating Korean medicine treatment effects for cervical injury in children after traffic accidents. A total of 12 studies were analyzed, with acupuncture and Chuna therapy showing significant effects on pediatric cervical pain relief.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is a safe and effective treatment option for pediatric cervical injury after traffic accidents.

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RCT Pediatric Traffic Accident

Randomized Controlled Trial of Pediatric Acupuncture for Pediatric Trauma Patients After Traffic Accidents

Lee HJ, Yoon JH, Kim SH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

82% Pain reduction rate
50 patients Participants

Pediatric acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment for pain and anxiety management in pediatric patients after traffic accidents.

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RCT Pediatric Traffic Accident

Randomized Controlled Trial of Pediatric Acupuncture for Pediatric Trauma Patients After Traffic Accidents

Lee HJ, Yoon JH, Kim SH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
82% Pain reduction rate
50 patients Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing pediatric acupuncture and general physiotherapy in 50 pediatric patients with trauma from traffic accidents. The pediatric acupuncture group showed significantly greater reductions in pain and anxiety levels.

Key Conclusion

Pediatric acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment for pain and anxiety management in pediatric patients after traffic accidents.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric Traffic Accident

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Intervention for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children After Traffic Accidents

Shin HK, Lim SC, Jung WJ, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

71% PTSD symptom improvement rate
520 patients Total participants

Korean medicine intervention is effective for relieving PTSD symptoms in children after traffic accidents, and combination with psychotherapy is recommended.

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Meta-Analysis Pediatric Traffic Accident

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Intervention for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children After Traffic Accidents

Shin HK, Lim SC, Jung WJ, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
71% PTSD symptom improvement rate
520 patients Total participants

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating effects of Korean medicine intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children after traffic accidents. Analysis of 8 studies showed combined acupuncture and herbal medicine had significant effects on PTSD symptom improvement.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine intervention is effective for relieving PTSD symptoms in children after traffic accidents, and combination with psychotherapy is recommended.

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Cohort Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Korean Medicine Management of Growth Plate Injury in Children After Traffic Accidents: A Prospective Cohort Study

Baek SH, Cho YJ, Kim MH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)

87% Growth plate recovery rate
30 patients Participants

Korean medicine treatment promotes recovery after pediatric growth plate injury and may contribute to long-term growth disorder prevention.

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Cohort Study Pediatric Traffic Accident

Korean Medicine Management of Growth Plate Injury in Children After Traffic Accidents: A Prospective Cohort Study

Baek SH, Cho YJ, Kim MH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)
87% Growth plate recovery rate
30 patients Participants

Summary

A prospective cohort study combining herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment in 30 pediatric patients with confirmed growth plate injury after traffic accidents. One-year follow-up observation showed positive results in growth plate recovery rate and growth indicators.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment promotes recovery after pediatric growth plate injury and may contribute to long-term growth disorder prevention.

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Before-After Pediatric Traffic Accident

Recovery Course After Korean Medicine Emergency Treatment in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kwon YJ, Lee JB, Park SH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)

76% Acute symptom improvement rate
40 patients Participants

Acute-phase Korean medicine treatment for pediatric traffic accident patients is effective for rapid symptom relief.

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Before-After Pediatric Traffic Accident

Recovery Course After Korean Medicine Emergency Treatment in Pediatric Traffic Accident Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kwon YJ, Lee JB, Park SH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)
76% Acute symptom improvement rate
40 patients Participants

Summary

Pre-post comparison of Korean medicine treatment was performed in 40 pediatric patients visiting Korean medicine emergency rooms after traffic accidents. After acute-phase Korean medicine treatment, pain and edema rapidly decreased.

Key Conclusion

Acute-phase Korean medicine treatment for pediatric traffic accident patients is effective for rapid symptom relief.

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