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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 47 papers

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Meta-Analysis Hip Pain

Effect of acupuncture on hip pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Kim TH, Kim KH, Kang JW, et al.

Journal of Pain Research (2018)

VAS 2.4↓ Pain Reduction
WOMAC 18%↑ Functional Improvement

Acupuncture is an effective and safe conservative treatment for hip pain management, and synergistic effects can be expected when combined with conventional therapy.

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Meta-Analysis Hip Pain

Effect of acupuncture on hip pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Kim TH, Kim KH, Kang JW, et al. Journal of Pain Research (2018)
VAS 2.4↓ Pain Reduction
WOMAC 18%↑ Functional Improvement

Summary

A systematic analysis of acupuncture for hip pain. The acupuncture group showed significant improvement in pain and function compared to controls, with only mild side effects.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is an effective and safe conservative treatment for hip pain management, and synergistic effects can be expected when combined with conventional therapy.

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Cohort Study Hip Pain

Cartilage-protective effects of herbal medicine for degenerative hip arthritis

Lee JH, Park SY, Kim SH, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2020)

MMP-13 34%↓ Cartilage Protection
IL-6 41%↓ Inflammation Marker Reduction

Herbal prescriptions can help slow the progression of degenerative hip arthritis and preserve joint function, making them a valid option for non-surgical joint care.

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Cohort Study Hip Pain

Cartilage-protective effects of herbal medicine for degenerative hip arthritis

Lee JH, Park SY, Kim SH, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2020)
MMP-13 34%↓ Cartilage Protection
IL-6 41%↓ Inflammation Marker Reduction

Summary

A study of whether herbal prescriptions like Dokhwal Gisaeng-tang inhibit hip cartilage cell degeneration and exert anti-inflammatory effects. Cartilage matrix-degrading enzyme (MMP-13) significantly decreased in herbal-treated groups.

Key Conclusion

Herbal prescriptions can help slow the progression of degenerative hip arthritis and preserve joint function, making them a valid option for non-surgical joint care.

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Narrative Review Hip Pain

Effect of chuna and acupuncture on greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a prospective observational study

Kim SH, Lee DH, Jang SY, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation (2023)

76% Walking Pain Reduction
42% HHS Improvement
58 Patients Participants

Combined chuna manipulation and acupuncture showed significant effects on pain relief and hip function recovery in greater trochanteric pain syndrome.

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Narrative Review Hip Pain

Effect of chuna and acupuncture on greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a prospective observational study

Kim SH, Lee DH, Jang SY, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation (2023)
76% Walking Pain Reduction
42% HHS Improvement
58 Patients Participants

Summary

An 8-week prospective observational study of 58 patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome receiving combined chuna and acupuncture. Harris Hip Score improved from an average 61 to 87, and walking pain decreased by 76%.

Key Conclusion

Combined chuna manipulation and acupuncture showed significant effects on pain relief and hip function recovery in greater trochanteric pain syndrome.

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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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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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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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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.

View Source 2021
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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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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Before-After Hip Pain

Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture in Hip Pain Patients

Han CH, Kim AR, Lee SH, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)

74% Pain Reduction Rate
78 subjects Participants

Bee venom pharmacopuncture has been confirmed as a safe and effective treatment for hip pain patients.

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Before-After Hip Pain

Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture in Hip Pain Patients

Han CH, Kim AR, Lee SH, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)
74% Pain Reduction Rate
78 subjects Participants

Summary

A single-arm pre-post comparison study evaluated the safety and efficacy of bee venom pharmacopuncture in 78 chronic hip pain patients. After 8 weeks of treatment, NRS pain scores decreased by an average of 3.4 points, with no major adverse events reported.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture has been confirmed as a safe and effective treatment for hip pain patients.

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Meta-Analysis Hip Pain

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Exercise Therapy for Hip Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis

Seo BK, Park YC, Baek JH, et al.

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (2024)

76% Pain Reduction Rate
1089 subjects Participants

The combination of acupuncture and exercise therapy demonstrates synergistic effects in the management of hip osteoarthritis.

View Source 2024
Meta-Analysis Hip Pain

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Exercise Therapy for Hip Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis

Seo BK, Park YC, Baek JH, et al. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (2024)
76% Pain Reduction Rate
1089 subjects Participants

Summary

A meta-analysis of 14 RCTs comparing groups receiving acupuncture combined with exercise therapy versus exercise therapy alone in hip osteoarthritis patients. Analysis of data from 1,089 patients showed significant improvements in both pain and function in the combined treatment group.

Key Conclusion

The combination of acupuncture and exercise therapy demonstrates synergistic effects in the management of hip osteoarthritis.

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Case Study Hip Pain

Case Report of Needle-Knife Therapy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

Oh MS, Jung WS, Cho KH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

87% Pain Reduction Rate
1 subject Participants

Needle-knife therapy can be considered as a conservative treatment option for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.

View Source 2021
Case Study Hip Pain

Case Report of Needle-Knife Therapy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

Oh MS, Jung WS, Cho KH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
87% Pain Reduction Rate
1 subject Participants

Summary

A case report of needle-knife therapy administered 6 times to a 35-year-old male patient diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. After treatment, hip internal rotation range of motion increased from 15° to 35°, with markedly reduced pain.

Key Conclusion

Needle-knife therapy can be considered as a conservative treatment option for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.

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Narrative Review Hip Pain

Narrative Review on Korean Medicine Treatment of Hip Bursitis

Lim SM, Kim EJ, Choi JY, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)

70% Symptom Improvement Rate
23 studies Studies Analyzed

Korean medicine treatment for hip bursitis is promising, although large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed in the future.

View Source 2022
Narrative Review Hip Pain

Narrative Review on Korean Medicine Treatment of Hip Bursitis

Lim SM, Kim EJ, Choi JY, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)
70% Symptom Improvement Rate
23 studies Studies Analyzed

Summary

A narrative review of the current status of Korean medicine treatment for hip bursitis. Various Korean medicine interventions including acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine, and chuna manipulation are being used, with most studies reporting positive results.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment for hip bursitis is promising, although large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed in the future.

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