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Systematic Review Hip Pain

Effect of Herbal Treatment for Early-Stage Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: A Systematic Review

Jang IS, Moon SK, Kwon OJ, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)

65% Functional Improvement Rate
487 subjects Participants

Herbal treatment can be a useful treatment option for conservative management of early-stage avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

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Systematic Review Hip Pain

Effect of Herbal Treatment for Early-Stage Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: A Systematic Review

Jang IS, Moon SK, Kwon OJ, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)
65% Functional Improvement Rate
487 subjects Participants

Summary

A systematic review of 12 clinical studies evaluating the effect of herbal treatment for patients with early-stage avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Herbal treatment showed positive effects on joint function recovery and bone density maintenance.

Key Conclusion

Herbal treatment can be a useful treatment option for conservative management of early-stage avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

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RCT Hip Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Electroacupuncture for Hip Osteoarthritis

Yoon TH, Kim SS, Lim CY, et al.

Pain Medicine (2021)

68% Pain Reduction Rate
110 subjects Participants

Electroacupuncture is effective for pain control and functional improvement in hip osteoarthritis patients and contributes to reducing analgesic use.

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RCT Hip Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Electroacupuncture for Hip Osteoarthritis

Yoon TH, Kim SS, Lim CY, et al. Pain Medicine (2021)
68% Pain Reduction Rate
110 subjects Participants

Summary

One hundred ten patients with hip osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to electroacupuncture treatment or sham acupuncture control groups and treated for 12 weeks. The electroacupuncture group showed significant reduction in WOMAC total scores, with analgesic use also reduced 40% compared to controls.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture is effective for pain control and functional improvement in hip osteoarthritis patients and contributes to reducing analgesic use.

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Cohort Study Hip Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Cho HJ, Shin BC, Kim KW, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

81% Pain Reduction Rate
152 subjects Participants

Korean medicine combined treatment shows superior effects compared to single treatment in the management of piriformis syndrome.

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Cohort Study Hip Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Cho HJ, Shin BC, Kim KW, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
81% Pain Reduction Rate
152 subjects Participants

Summary

Records of 152 patients diagnosed with piriformis syndrome were retrospectively analyzed. The combined treatment group receiving acupuncture, chuna manipulation, and Korean medicine physical therapy showed faster pain reduction and functional recovery than the acupuncture-alone group.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment shows superior effects compared to single treatment in the management of piriformis syndrome.

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Before-After Hip Pain

Effect of Pharmacopuncture for Hip Bursitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Park MJ, Kim DH, Yoon SH, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)

61% Pain Reduction Rate
64 subjects Participants

Pharmacopuncture is a treatment method that can effectively improve pain and functional impairment in hip bursitis patients.

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Before-After Hip Pain

Effect of Pharmacopuncture for Hip Bursitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Park MJ, Kim DH, Yoon SH, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)
61% Pain Reduction Rate
64 subjects Participants

Summary

Sixty-four patients with hip bursitis received bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment for 12 weeks, and pain and functional status before and after treatment were compared. NRS pain scores significantly decreased from 7.2 pre-treatment to 2.8 post-treatment, and WOMAC functional scores markedly improved.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture is a treatment method that can effectively improve pain and functional impairment in hip bursitis patients.

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RCT Hip Pain

Clinical Effect of Chuna Manipulation on Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

Lee JH, Choi YJ, Hwang DS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

78% Pain Reduction Rate
86 subjects Participants

Chuna manipulation is an effective treatment for pain reduction and joint range of motion recovery in femoroacetabular impingement syndrome patients.

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RCT Hip Pain

Clinical Effect of Chuna Manipulation on Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

Lee JH, Choi YJ, Hwang DS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
78% Pain Reduction Rate
86 subjects Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing chuna manipulation with conventional physical therapy in 86 patients diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. After 8 weeks of treatment, hip joint range of motion and pain levels significantly improved in the chuna group.

Key Conclusion

Chuna manipulation is an effective treatment for pain reduction and joint range of motion recovery in femoroacetabular impingement syndrome 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

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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