Analysis of Recurrence Factors After Korean Medicine Treatment in Wrist Tenosynovitis Patients
Journal · Pain Medicine (2025)
Original authors · Hwang DS, Kim SJ, Yoon EH, et al.
DOI · 10.1093/pm/pnaf0156
Summary
One hundred eighty-three patients who improved after receiving Korean medicine treatment for wrist tenosynovitis were followed for 1 year to analyze recurrence factors. Occupational repetitive movements, insufficient treatment duration, and lack of combined exercise therapy were major recurrence factors.
Key figures
1-year recurrence rate
22%
Follow-up subjects
183 patients
Conclusion
Sufficient treatment duration and combined exercise therapy are important for recurrence prevention of wrist tenosynovitis.
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