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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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Cross-Sectional Hip Pain

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Acupuncture Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome Patients

Kang JW, Lee YS, Nam DH, et al.

Pain Medicine (2020)

69% Pain Reduction Rate
203 subjects Participants

Acupuncture is effective in pain management for piriformis syndrome patients and shows high patient satisfaction.

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Cross-Sectional Hip Pain

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Acupuncture Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome Patients

Kang JW, Lee YS, Nam DH, et al. Pain Medicine (2020)
69% Pain Reduction Rate
203 subjects Participants

Summary

Medical records of 203 patients who visited Korean medicine hospitals for piriformis syndrome were cross-sectionally analyzed. Patients receiving acupuncture treatment showed statistically significantly lower pain intensity and daily activity restrictions, with high treatment satisfaction.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is effective in pain management for piriformis syndrome patients and shows high patient satisfaction.

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RCT Hip Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation Treatment for Hip Pain: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Song MY, Park TY, Shin MS, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)

82% Pain Reduction Rate
240 subjects Participants

Korean medicine rehabilitation treatment shows superior effects compared to standard physical therapy for pain relief and functional recovery in chronic hip pain patients.

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RCT Hip Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation Treatment for Hip Pain: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Song MY, Park TY, Shin MS, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
82% Pain Reduction Rate
240 subjects Participants

Summary

Two hundred forty patients with chronic hip pain were recruited from 4 Korean medicine hospitals and compared between Korean medicine rehabilitation treatment (acupuncture, chuna, Korean medicine physical therapy combined) and standard physical therapy. After 16 weeks, the Korean medicine rehabilitation group showed significant improvements in WOMAC scores and walking ability.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine rehabilitation treatment shows superior effects compared to standard physical therapy for pain relief and functional recovery in chronic hip pain patients.

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Cohort Study Hip Pain

Cohort Study of Combined Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head

Yang SB, Hong JW, Choi DY, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)

73% Progression Inhibition Rate
95 subjects Participants

The combination of acupuncture and herbal medicine demonstrates significant effects in inhibiting the progression of early avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

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Cohort Study Hip Pain

Cohort Study of Combined Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head

Yang SB, Hong JW, Choi DY, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
73% Progression Inhibition Rate
95 subjects Participants

Summary

Ninety-five patients with Ficat stage I-II avascular necrosis of the femoral head were observed over 24 weeks comparing acupuncture+herbal medicine combined and herbal medicine-alone groups. Necrosis area progression on MRI was significantly inhibited in the combined treatment group.

Key Conclusion

The combination of acupuncture and herbal medicine demonstrates significant effects in inhibiting the progression of early avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

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Systematic Review Hip Pain

Systematic Review for Development of Korean Medicine Treatment Guidelines for Hip Osteoarthritis

Lee SG, Kim TH, Leem JT, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)

Moderate Evidence Level
32 studies Studies Analyzed

Acupuncture and herbal treatment for hip osteoarthritis show moderate-or-higher evidence levels and can be included in clinical guidelines.

View Source 2021
Systematic Review Hip Pain

Systematic Review for Development of Korean Medicine Treatment Guidelines for Hip Osteoarthritis

Lee SG, Kim TH, Leem JT, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)
Moderate Evidence Level
32 studies Studies Analyzed

Summary

A systematic analysis of 32 studies published from 2010 to 2021 to evaluate evidence for Korean medicine treatment of hip osteoarthritis. Acupuncture and herbal treatment showed the highest evidence levels, with chuna manipulation also demonstrating significant effects.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture and herbal treatment for hip osteoarthritis show moderate-or-higher evidence levels and can be included in clinical guidelines.

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Narrative Review Hip Pain

Review of the Mechanism of Action of Pharmacopuncture for Hip Pain

Baek KS, Jung HJ, Won RH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

Multiple mechanisms Action Pathways
45 studies Studies Analyzed

Pharmacopuncture alleviates hip pain through diverse anti-inflammatory mechanisms, and further mechanistic research is needed.

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Narrative Review Hip Pain

Review of the Mechanism of Action of Pharmacopuncture for Hip Pain

Baek KS, Jung HJ, Won RH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
Multiple mechanisms Action Pathways
45 studies Studies Analyzed

Summary

A narrative review of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic mechanisms of pharmacopuncture for hip pain, focusing on basic and clinical research. Bee venom pharmacopuncture and Hwangnyeonhaedok-tang pharmacopuncture were reported to alleviate pain through COX-2 inhibition and antioxidant effects.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture alleviates hip pain through diverse anti-inflammatory mechanisms, and further mechanistic research is needed.

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RCT Hip Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Chuna Manipulation for Piriformis Syndrome

Min BW, Ahn YJ, Lee HJ, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)

79% Pain Reduction Rate
72 subjects Participants

Chuna manipulation is more effective than stretching exercise for symptom relief in piriformis syndrome.

View Source 2022
RCT Hip Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Chuna Manipulation for Piriformis Syndrome

Min BW, Ahn YJ, Lee HJ, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)
79% Pain Reduction Rate
72 subjects Participants

Summary

Seventy-two patients with piriformis syndrome were randomly assigned to a chuna manipulation group or a stretching exercise group, and outcomes were compared after 6 weeks of treatment. Sciatic neuralgia symptoms and piriformis muscle tenderness significantly decreased in the chuna group.

Key Conclusion

Chuna manipulation is more effective than stretching exercise for symptom relief in piriformis syndrome.

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RCT Hip Pain

Comparison of Effects of Electroacupuncture and Conventional Acupuncture for Hip Bursitis

Chung SY, Kim JI, Ha IH, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2021)

83% Pain Reduction Rate
94 subjects Participants

Electroacupuncture treatment may be more effective than conventional acupuncture for nighttime pain management in hip bursitis.

View Source 2021
RCT Hip Pain

Comparison of Effects of Electroacupuncture and Conventional Acupuncture for Hip Bursitis

Chung SY, Kim JI, Ha IH, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2021)
83% Pain Reduction Rate
94 subjects Participants

Summary

Ninety-four patients with hip bursitis were assigned to electroacupuncture and conventional acupuncture groups and treated for 8 weeks. Both groups showed significant pain reduction, but the electroacupuncture group showed superior improvement in nighttime pain.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture treatment may be more effective than conventional acupuncture for nighttime pain management in hip bursitis.

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Cohort Study Hip Pain

Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Herbal Compound Prescription in Hip Osteoarthritis Patients: A Cohort Study

Woo HS, Lee EJ, Shin JC, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

58% CRP Reduction Rate
128 subjects Participants

Modified Dokhwalgisaeng-tang effectively reduces inflammatory response and pain in hip osteoarthritis patients.

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Cohort Study Hip Pain

Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Herbal Compound Prescription in Hip Osteoarthritis Patients: A Cohort Study

Woo HS, Lee EJ, Shin JC, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
58% CRP Reduction Rate
128 subjects Participants

Summary

One hundred twenty-eight patients with hip osteoarthritis received modified Dokhwalgisaeng-tang for 12 weeks, and changes in serum inflammation markers (CRP, IL-6) and pain levels were tracked. CRP and IL-6 levels significantly decreased after herbal administration.

Key Conclusion

Modified Dokhwalgisaeng-tang effectively reduces inflammatory response and pain in hip osteoarthritis patients.

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Case Study Hip Pain

Case Series of Korean Medicine Conservative Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

Ryu JA, Kim HG, Choi SM, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2020)

83% Surgery Avoidance Rate
12 subjects Participants

Korean medicine conservative treatment shows potential as a surgical alternative for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.

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Case Study Hip Pain

Case Series of Korean Medicine Conservative Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

Ryu JA, Kim HG, Choi SM, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2020)
83% Surgery Avoidance Rate
12 subjects Participants

Summary

A case series reporting 8 weeks of acupuncture, chuna manipulation, and herbal treatment in 12 patients with Cam-type femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. Pain decreased by 50% or more in 10 of 12 patients, with surgery avoidance possible.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine conservative treatment shows potential as a surgical alternative for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.

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Meta-Analysis Hip Pain

Effect of Moxibustion for Hip Pain: A Meta-Analysis

Nam SS, Go HY, Lee JA, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

64% Pain Reduction Rate
672 subjects Participants

Moxibustion has been confirmed as effective complementary treatment for hip pain.

View Source 2023
Meta-Analysis Hip Pain

Effect of Moxibustion for Hip Pain: A Meta-Analysis

Nam SS, Go HY, Lee JA, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
64% Pain Reduction Rate
672 subjects Participants

Summary

A meta-analysis of 9 randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of moxibustion for hip pain patients. Analysis of data from 672 patients showed significant reductions in pain intensity and joint stiffness in the moxibustion group.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion has been confirmed as effective complementary treatment for hip pain.

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Cohort Study Hip Pain

Long-Term Follow-Up Study of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation Treatment in Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head Patients

Im JG, Yun KJ, Bae GS, et al.

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (2025)

78% Progression Inhibition Rate
67 subjects Participants

Korean medicine rehabilitation treatment is effective for long-term management of early avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

View Source 2025
Cohort Study Hip Pain

Long-Term Follow-Up Study of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation Treatment in Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head Patients

Im JG, Yun KJ, Bae GS, et al. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (2025)
78% Progression Inhibition Rate
67 subjects Participants

Summary

Sixty-seven patients with Ficat stage I-II avascular necrosis of the femoral head received Korean medicine rehabilitation treatment and were followed for 2 years. After 2 years, necrosis progression was inhibited in 78% of patients, with arthroplasty conversion rate at only 12%.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine rehabilitation treatment is effective for long-term management of early avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

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RCT Hip Pain

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Acupuncture for Hip Osteoarthritis

Hong SU, Jang GC, Lee YJ, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

0.08 QALY Increase
180 subjects Participants

Acupuncture is a cost-effective treatment alternative for hip osteoarthritis.

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RCT Hip Pain

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Acupuncture for Hip Osteoarthritis

Hong SU, Jang GC, Lee YJ, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
0.08 QALY Increase
180 subjects Participants

Summary

An economic analysis comparing the cost-effectiveness of acupuncture and NSAIDs treatment in 180 hip osteoarthritis patients. After 1 year of follow-up, the acupuncture group had higher QALY and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was within an acceptable range.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is a cost-effective treatment alternative for hip osteoarthritis.

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