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Meta-Analysis Hip Pain

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head

Moon TW, Choi TY, Park TY, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

68% Functional Improvement Rate
1043 subjects Participants

Korean medicine treatment has significant effects in the early management of avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

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Meta-Analysis Hip Pain

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head

Moon TW, Choi TY, Park TY, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
68% Functional Improvement Rate
1043 subjects Participants

Summary

A meta-analysis of 16 RCTs evaluating the effect of Korean medicine treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, chuna) for avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Data from 1,043 patients showed significantly higher Harris Hip Scores in the Korean medicine treatment group compared to controls.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment has significant effects in the early management of avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

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Before-After Hip Pain

Effect of Cupping Therapy for Hip Pain: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Yoo DH, Lim SC, Kim KH, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2020)

62% Pain Reduction Rate
52 subjects Participants

Cupping therapy is effective as a complementary treatment for chronic hip pain.

View Source 2020
Before-After Hip Pain

Effect of Cupping Therapy for Hip Pain: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Yoo DH, Lim SC, Kim KH, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2020)
62% Pain Reduction Rate
52 subjects Participants

Summary

Wet cupping therapy was administered for 6 weeks to 52 chronic hip pain patients. After treatment, VAS scores decreased by an average of 2.8 points, with significant improvement in hip joint range of motion.

Key Conclusion

Cupping therapy is effective as a complementary treatment for chronic hip pain.

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Case Study Hip Pain

Case Report of Ultrasound-Guided Pharmacopuncture for Hip Bursitis

Jeon JH, Kim KH, Lee SD, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

90% Pain Reduction Rate
5 subjects Participants

Ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture is an accurate and effective treatment method for hip bursitis.

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Case Study Hip Pain

Case Report of Ultrasound-Guided Pharmacopuncture for Hip Bursitis

Jeon JH, Kim KH, Lee SD, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
90% Pain Reduction Rate
5 subjects Participants

Summary

A case series of ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture treatment in 5 patients with hip greater trochanter bursitis. After accurate ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture injection, all patients experienced 50% or greater pain reduction within 1 week.

Key Conclusion

Ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture is an accurate and effective treatment method for hip bursitis.

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RCT Hip Pain

Comparative Study of Chuna Manipulation and Manual Therapy for Hip Osteoarthritis

Park EH, Kim MR, Shin BC, et al.

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (2023)

71% Pain Reduction Rate
96 subjects Participants

Chuna manipulation shows similar effects to manual therapy and demonstrates strength in joint range of motion improvement.

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RCT Hip Pain

Comparative Study of Chuna Manipulation and Manual Therapy for Hip Osteoarthritis

Park EH, Kim MR, Shin BC, et al. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (2023)
71% Pain Reduction Rate
96 subjects Participants

Summary

Ninety-six patients with hip osteoarthritis were assigned to chuna manipulation and manual therapy groups and treated for 12 weeks. Both groups showed significant pain reduction, with the chuna group demonstrating superior improvement in hip internal rotation range of motion.

Key Conclusion

Chuna manipulation shows similar effects to manual therapy and demonstrates strength in joint range of motion improvement.

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Before-After Hip Pain

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Herbal Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome

Oh HW, Lee BH, Choi JH, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

54% Pain Reduction Rate
48 subjects Participants

Modified Ojeok-san is effective in pain relief and functional improvement for piriformis syndrome.

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Before-After Hip Pain

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Herbal Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome

Oh HW, Lee BH, Choi JH, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
54% Pain Reduction Rate
48 subjects Participants

Summary

Modified Ojeok-san was administered for 8 weeks to 48 patients with piriformis syndrome, and pain and functional status before and after treatment were compared. NRS pain scores decreased from 6.8 to 3.1, with significant improvement in ODI scores.

Key Conclusion

Modified Ojeok-san is effective in pain relief and functional improvement for piriformis syndrome.

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Cross-Sectional Hip Pain

Survey on Utilization of Korean Medicine Treatment for Hip Pain

Won DJ, Ha IH, Lee JH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)

92% Acupuncture Utilization Rate
1250 subjects Participants

Korean medicine treatment for hip pain shows high utilization rates and satisfaction.

View Source 2021
Cross-Sectional Hip Pain

Survey on Utilization of Korean Medicine Treatment for Hip Pain

Won DJ, Ha IH, Lee JH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)
92% Acupuncture Utilization Rate
1250 subjects Participants

Summary

Medical utilization patterns of 1,250 hip pain patients using Korean medicine clinics and hospitals nationwide were surveyed. Acupuncture utilization was highest at 92%, with an average treatment duration of 6.3 weeks and treatment satisfaction of 78%.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment for hip pain shows high utilization rates and satisfaction.

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RCT Hip Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Acupuncture for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

Kim GH, Chung WS, Lim JH, et al.

Pain Medicine (2025)

80% Pain Reduction Rate
66 subjects Participants

The combination of pharmacopuncture and acupuncture enhances treatment effects for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.

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RCT Hip Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Acupuncture for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

Kim GH, Chung WS, Lim JH, et al. Pain Medicine (2025)
80% Pain Reduction Rate
66 subjects Participants

Summary

Sixty-six patients with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome were randomly assigned to pharmacopuncture+acupuncture combined and acupuncture-alone groups and treated for 8 weeks. The combined group showed significantly superior HAGOS scores and pain improvement.

Key Conclusion

The combination of pharmacopuncture and acupuncture enhances treatment effects for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.

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Cohort Study Hip Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation Program for Hip Osteoarthritis: A Multicenter Cohort

Shin JS, Lee JY, Ha IH, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)

45% WOMAC Reduction Rate
315 subjects Participants

A multidisciplinary Korean medicine rehabilitation program is effective for comprehensive management of hip osteoarthritis.

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Cohort Study Hip Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation Program for Hip Osteoarthritis: A Multicenter Cohort

Shin JS, Lee JY, Ha IH, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
45% WOMAC Reduction Rate
315 subjects Participants

Summary

Three hundred fifteen patients with hip osteoarthritis were recruited from 5 Korean medicine hospitals to receive a Korean medicine rehabilitation program (acupuncture, herbal medicine, chuna, exercise therapy) for 24 weeks with follow-up observation. After program completion, WOMAC scores decreased by an average of 45%.

Key Conclusion

A multidisciplinary Korean medicine rehabilitation program is effective for comprehensive management of hip osteoarthritis.

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Before-After Hip Pain

Experimental Study of Boyanghwano-tang for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head

Choi YK, Son DB, Kim JU, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)

34% Bone Density Increase Rate
Animal model Study Type

Boyanghwano-tang demonstrates potential therapeutic effects on avascular necrosis of the femoral head through bone formation promotion and angiogenesis induction.

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Before-After Hip Pain

Experimental Study of Boyanghwano-tang for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head

Choi YK, Son DB, Kim JU, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)
34% Bone Density Increase Rate
Animal model Study Type

Summary

The effect of Boyanghwano-tang on bone formation and angiogenesis in an animal model of avascular necrosis of the femoral head was analyzed. The Boyanghwano-tang administration group showed significantly increased bone density and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression.

Key Conclusion

Boyanghwano-tang demonstrates potential therapeutic effects on avascular necrosis of the femoral head through bone formation promotion and angiogenesis induction.

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RCT Hip Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment on Quality of Life in Hip Pain Patients

Ahn CB, Song JM, Lee SY, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

38% Quality of Life Improvement
104 subjects Participants

Korean medicine combined treatment has significant effects on quality of life improvement in hip pain patients.

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RCT Hip Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment on Quality of Life in Hip Pain Patients

Ahn CB, Song JM, Lee SY, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
38% Quality of Life Improvement
104 subjects Participants

Summary

One hundred four patients with chronic hip pain were randomly assigned to a Korean medicine combined treatment group or a waiting group and studied for 12 weeks. The treatment group showed significant improvements in SF-36 quality of life and EQ-5D scores.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment has significant effects on quality of life improvement in hip pain patients.

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RCT Hip Pain

Effect of Combined Extracorporeal Shock Wave and Acupuncture for Hip Bursitis

Noh SM, Kim AR, Jung SY, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2021)

76% Pain Reduction Rate
56 subjects Participants

The combination of extracorporeal shock wave and acupuncture demonstrates synergistic effects on hip bursitis.

View Source 2021
RCT Hip Pain

Effect of Combined Extracorporeal Shock Wave and Acupuncture for Hip Bursitis

Noh SM, Kim AR, Jung SY, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2021)
76% Pain Reduction Rate
56 subjects Participants

Summary

Fifty-six patients with hip greater trochanter bursitis were divided into extracorporeal shock wave+acupuncture combined and extracorporeal shock wave alone groups and treated for 6 weeks. The combined group showed significantly superior pain reduction and functional recovery.

Key Conclusion

The combination of extracorporeal shock wave and acupuncture demonstrates synergistic effects on hip bursitis.

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Systematic Review Hip Pain

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome

Hwang EH, Kwon OJ, Lee JH, et al.

Pain Medicine (2024)

15 studies Studies Analyzed
Moderate Evidence Level

Korean medicine treatment for piriformis syndrome shows promising evidence, with future large-scale RCTs needed.

View Source 2024
Systematic Review Hip Pain

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome

Hwang EH, Kwon OJ, Lee JH, et al. Pain Medicine (2024)
15 studies Studies Analyzed
Moderate Evidence Level

Summary

A systematic analysis of 15 clinical studies published from 2010 to 2024 to evaluate the effects of Korean medicine treatment for piriformis syndrome. Acupuncture and chuna manipulation had the most abundant evidence, with evidence for pharmacopuncture also accumulating.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment for piriformis syndrome shows promising evidence, with future large-scale RCTs needed.

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