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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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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.

View Source 2024
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.

View Source 2025
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.

View Source 2024
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.

View Source 2022
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.

View Source 2023
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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Case Study Hip Pain

Effect of Thread Embedding Therapy for Hip Pain: A Case Series

Jeong TY, Yuk DI, Lee YC, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)

75% ≥50% Improvement Rate
8 subjects Participants

Thread embedding therapy shows potential as a new Korean medicine treatment method for chronic hip pain.

View Source 2020
Case Study Hip Pain

Effect of Thread Embedding Therapy for Hip Pain: A Case Series

Jeong TY, Yuk DI, Lee YC, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)
75% ≥50% Improvement Rate
8 subjects Participants

Summary

A case series of 4 thread embedding therapy sessions in 8 patients with chronic hip pain. Pain decreased in all patients after thread embedding, with 6 patients showing 50% or greater pain improvement.

Key Conclusion

Thread embedding therapy shows potential as a new Korean medicine treatment method for chronic hip pain.

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Cohort Study Hip Pain

Safety Profile of Combined Herbal Medicine-Acupuncture Treatment in Hip Osteoarthritis Patients

Sung SH, Kim KO, Lim JH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)

8.5% Adverse Event Incidence
200 subjects Participants

Combined herbal medicine-acupuncture treatment is a safe treatment for hip osteoarthritis patients.

View Source 2025
Cohort Study Hip Pain

Safety Profile of Combined Herbal Medicine-Acupuncture Treatment in Hip Osteoarthritis Patients

Sung SH, Kim KO, Lim JH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
8.5% Adverse Event Incidence
200 subjects Participants

Summary

Two hundred patients with hip osteoarthritis received combined herbal medicine and acupuncture for 24 weeks, with adverse events systematically monitored. Mild adverse event incidence was 8.5%, with no serious adverse events reported.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine-acupuncture treatment is a safe treatment for hip osteoarthritis patients.

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Narrative Review Hip Pain

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

Lee DH, Cho NG, Park SY, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2019)

12 studies Studies Analyzed
Low Current Evidence Level

Accumulation of clinical evidence for Korean medicine treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome is urgently needed.

View Source 2019
Narrative Review Hip Pain

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

Lee DH, Cho NG, Park SY, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2019)
12 studies Studies Analyzed
Low Current Evidence Level

Summary

A narrative review of the current status and prospects of Korean medicine conservative treatment for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. Acupuncture, chuna manipulation, and herbal medicine treatment are used as pre-surgical conservative treatment, but high-quality RCTs are lacking.

Key Conclusion

Accumulation of clinical evidence for Korean medicine treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome is urgently needed.

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