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Total 44 papers

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Chuna Treatment for Cervical Whiplash Injury After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim SJ, Choi BH, Lee KW, et al.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2024)

58% NDI improvement
22° Cervical ROM increase
79% Headache reduction

Combined acupuncture and Chuna treatment more effectively improves neck function and pain of traffic accident whiplash injuries than general physiotherapy, with excellent headache reduction.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Chuna Treatment for Cervical Whiplash Injury After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim SJ, Choi BH, Lee KW, et al. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2024)
58% NDI improvement
22° Cervical ROM increase
79% Headache reduction

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing acupuncture plus Chuna combination versus general physiotherapy over 8 weeks in 106 patients with cervical whiplash injury (WAD grade I-II). The combination group showed 58% improvement in NDI (Neck Disability Index), significantly higher than the physiotherapy group (34%). Cervical ROM increased by an average of 22 degrees, with headache frequency decreased from 5.6 to 1.2 episodes per week.

Key Conclusion

Combined acupuncture and Chuna treatment more effectively improves neck function and pain of traffic accident whiplash injuries than general physiotherapy, with excellent headache reduction.

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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Integrative Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Park JY, Shin HK, Song MY, et al.

European Journal of Integrative Medicine (2023)

87% Treatment response rate
2.8 points Additional VAS reduction
12 days Return duration reduction

Korean medicine integrative treatment shows superior effects to Western medicine alone in general post-traffic accident sequelae, particularly contributing to early daily life return.

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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Integrative Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Park JY, Shin HK, Song MY, et al. European Journal of Integrative Medicine (2023)
87% Treatment response rate
2.8 points Additional VAS reduction
12 days Return duration reduction

Summary

Twenty-four RCTs (total 2,018 patients) evaluating Korean medicine treatment effects for post-traffic accident sequelae (musculoskeletal pain, headache, dizziness, etc.) were meta-analyzed. The Korean medicine treatment group showed an average 2.8-point additional VAS pain reduction compared to controls, with treatment response rates of 87%, significantly higher than Western medicine alone (68%). Time to daily life return was also shortened by an average of 12 days.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine integrative treatment shows superior effects to Western medicine alone in general post-traffic accident sequelae, particularly contributing to early daily life return.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Lower Back Pain Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee JH, Kim EJ, Hwang DS, et al.

Pain Medicine (2024)

4.6 points VAS reduction
52% ODI improvement
64% Analgesic reduction

Pharmacopuncture significantly enhances analgesic effects of acupuncture treatment in acute lower back pain after traffic accidents and contributes to reducing analgesic dependence.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Lower Back Pain Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee JH, Kim EJ, Hwang DS, et al. Pain Medicine (2024)
4.6 points VAS reduction
52% ODI improvement
64% Analgesic reduction

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing pharmacopuncture plus acupuncture versus acupuncture alone over 4 weeks in 92 patients with acute lower back pain (VAS 5 or higher) after traffic accidents. The pharmacopuncture combination group showed an average 4.6-point VAS reduction, significantly higher analgesic effect than the acupuncture alone group (2.9 points). ODI (Oswestry Disability Index) improved by 52%, with analgesic use decreased by 64%.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture significantly enhances analgesic effects of acupuncture treatment in acute lower back pain after traffic accidents and contributes to reducing analgesic dependence.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho SY, Park JH, Kim SY, et al.

Journal of Traumatic Stress (2023)

18.4 points PCL-5 reduction
42% Sleep disturbance improvement
28% Parasympathetic activity increase

Acupuncture treatment significantly alleviates PTSD symptoms and sleep disturbance after traffic accidents and contributes to emotional stability through autonomic nervous system modulation.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho SY, Park JH, Kim SY, et al. Journal of Traumatic Stress (2023)
18.4 points PCL-5 reduction
42% Sleep disturbance improvement
28% Parasympathetic activity increase

Summary

A pre-post comparison study of acupuncture treatment for 8 weeks in 58 patients diagnosed with PTSD after traffic accidents. PCL-5 (PTSD checklist) scores decreased by an average of 18.4 points, with sleep disturbance (PSQI) improving by 42%. Heart rate variability (HRV) analysis showed 28% increase in parasympathetic activity, confirming autonomic nervous system stabilization effects.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment significantly alleviates PTSD symptoms and sleep disturbance after traffic accidents and contributes to emotional stability through autonomic nervous system modulation.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Long-Term Effect of Chuna Treatment for Chronic Pain Patients After Traffic Accidents: A 12-Month Prospective Cohort Study

Hwang EH, Shin JS, Lee J, et al.

The Clinical Journal of Pain (2024)

62% Chronic pain resolution rate
2.7-fold vs non-treatment
12 months Follow-up period

Chuna treatment is effective for long-term resolution of chronic pain after traffic accidents and contributes to preventing pain chronicity and social return.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Long-Term Effect of Chuna Treatment for Chronic Pain Patients After Traffic Accidents: A 12-Month Prospective Cohort Study

Hwang EH, Shin JS, Lee J, et al. The Clinical Journal of Pain (2024)
62% Chronic pain resolution rate
2.7-fold vs non-treatment
12 months Follow-up period

Summary

A prospective cohort study comparing 12-month course in 128 patients with chronic pain persisting more than 3 months after traffic accidents between Chuna treatment and non-treatment groups. The Chuna group showed an average NRS pain score of 3.1 at 12 months, significantly lower than the non-treatment group (5.8). Chronic pain resolution rate was 62%, 2.7-fold higher than non-treatment group (23%), with also superior workplace return rates.

Key Conclusion

Chuna treatment is effective for long-term resolution of chronic pain after traffic accidents and contributes to preventing pain chronicity and social return.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation Program for Thoracic and Lumbar Compression Fracture Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kang JH, Won CH, Lee SH, et al.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2023)

61% VAS reduction
1.4-fold Bone density recovery speed
54% Oswestry improvement

Korean medicine integrative rehabilitation shows superior effects to general rehabilitation in all of pain reduction, bone recovery, and functional recovery in traffic accident compression fracture patients.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation Program for Thoracic and Lumbar Compression Fracture Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kang JH, Won CH, Lee SH, et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2023)
61% VAS reduction
1.4-fold Bone density recovery speed
54% Oswestry improvement

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing Korean medicine rehabilitation (acupuncture + moxibustion + herbal medicine + Doin exercise) versus general rehabilitation over 12 weeks in 84 patients with thoracolumbar compression fracture (stable type) after traffic accidents. The Korean medicine rehabilitation group showed 61% VAS reduction, superior to the general group (38%), with bone density recovery speed 1.4-fold faster. Oswestry Disability Index improved by 54%, accelerating daily functional recovery.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine integrative rehabilitation shows superior effects to general rehabilitation in all of pain reduction, bone recovery, and functional recovery in traffic accident compression fracture patients.

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Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Dizziness (Post-Traumatic Vertigo) After Traffic Accidents: A Systematic Review

Moon SK, Jung WS, Ko CN, et al.

Frontiers in Neurology (2024)

52% DHI improvement
16 studies Analyzed studies
Vestibular function Objective recovery confirmed

Korean medicine treatment improves both subjective symptoms and objective vestibular function in post-traffic accident vertigo, with combination approach more effective than monotherapy.

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Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Dizziness (Post-Traumatic Vertigo) After Traffic Accidents: A Systematic Review

Moon SK, Jung WS, Ko CN, et al. Frontiers in Neurology (2024)
52% DHI improvement
16 studies Analyzed studies
Vestibular function Objective recovery confirmed

Summary

Sixteen clinical studies evaluating Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, herbal medicine, Chuna) effects for post-traumatic vertigo after traffic accidents were systematically reviewed. The Korean medicine treatment group showed an average 52% improvement in DHI (Dizziness Handicap Inventory), superior to Western medicine controls (31%). Vestibular function recovery was also significantly faster on semicircular canal function tests (VNG), with improved postural stability (posturography).

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment improves both subjective symptoms and objective vestibular function in post-traffic accident vertigo, with combination approach more effective than monotherapy.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Chuna Treatment for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Han JM, Yoo JS, Park SJ, et al.

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation (2023)

12 mm Mouth opening increase
63% Pain reduction
48% Functional limitation improvement

Combined acupuncture and Chuna more effectively improves mouth opening limitation and pain of post-traffic accident TMD than occlusal splint.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Chuna Treatment for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Han JM, Yoo JS, Park SJ, et al. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation (2023)
12 mm Mouth opening increase
63% Pain reduction
48% Functional limitation improvement

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing acupuncture plus Chuna versus general occlusal splint over 6 weeks in 68 patients with temporomandibular disorder after traffic accidents. The acupuncture plus Chuna group showed an average 12 mm increase in maximum mouth opening, 2-fold the effect of the splint group (6 mm). TMJ pain VAS decreased by 63%, with Jaw Function Limitation Scale improving by 48%.

Key Conclusion

Combined acupuncture and Chuna more effectively improves mouth opening limitation and pain of post-traffic accident TMD than occlusal splint.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Korean Medicine Treatment Satisfaction and Quality of Life Changes in Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae Patients: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Lee BK, Song JH, Cho WJ, et al.

Quality of Life Research (2024)

28 points Physical function improvement
92% Treatment satisfaction
248 patients Study population

Korean medicine treatment significantly improves both physical and mental quality of life in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae, with very high patient satisfaction.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Korean Medicine Treatment Satisfaction and Quality of Life Changes in Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae Patients: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Lee BK, Song JH, Cho WJ, et al. Quality of Life Research (2024)
28 points Physical function improvement
92% Treatment satisfaction
248 patients Study population

Summary

A multicenter prospective cohort study evaluating 12-week treatment satisfaction and quality of life changes in 248 patients receiving Korean medicine treatment for post-traffic accident sequelae. SF-36 physical function scores improved by an average of 28 points, with mental health scores increasing by 19 points. Treatment satisfaction was very high at 92%, with significant improvement confirmed even with treatment within insurance coverage.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment significantly improves both physical and mental quality of life in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae, with very high patient satisfaction.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Nam DW, Kim JI, Kang JW, et al.

Pain Practice (2023)

47% Pain reduction
32% Edema reduction
62% Temperature asymmetry improvement

Bee venom pharmacopuncture simultaneously improves pain, edema, and autonomic abnormalities of CRPS after traffic accidents, presenting potential of Korean medicine approach to intractable pain syndromes.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Nam DW, Kim JI, Kang JW, et al. Pain Practice (2023)
47% Pain reduction
32% Edema reduction
62% Temperature asymmetry improvement

Summary

A pre-post comparison study administering bee venom pharmacopuncture for 12 weeks in 42 patients with CRPS type I occurring after traffic accidents. BPI (Brief Pain Inventory) pain severity decreased by an average of 47%, with edema of affected limbs reduced by 32%. Skin temperature asymmetry improved by 62%, confirming sympathetic nerve function normalization, with also significant recovery of grip strength.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture simultaneously improves pain, edema, and autonomic abnormalities of CRPS after traffic accidents, presenting potential of Korean medicine approach to intractable pain syndromes.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Cervical Whiplash Injury After Traffic Accident: A Case Report

Do KH, Choi AR, Yun YJ, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

100% Treatment Response Rate
8 subjects Participants

Korean medicine combined treatment is an effective conservative treatment method for cervical whiplash injury.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Cervical Whiplash Injury After Traffic Accident: A Case Report

Do KH, Choi AR, Yun YJ, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
100% Treatment Response Rate
8 subjects Participants

Summary

A case report on 8 patients with cervical whiplash injury after traffic accident who received combined treatment including acupuncture, cupping, Korean medicine physical therapy, and herbal medicine for 8 weeks. VAS pain scores decreased by more than 50% in all patients, and return to daily life was possible.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment is an effective conservative treatment method for cervical whiplash injury.

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Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Systematic Review of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment for Cervical Sprain After Traffic Accidents

Kim SH, Park JW, Lee MK, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

82% Pain improvement rate
1,240 patients Total participants

Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment shows significant effects on pain relief in patients with cervical sprain after traffic accidents, with greater effects when combined with standard treatment.

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Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Systematic Review of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment for Cervical Sprain After Traffic Accidents

Kim SH, Park JW, Lee MK, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
82% Pain improvement rate
1,240 patients Total participants

Summary

A systematic review evaluating effects of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment in cervical sprain patients after traffic accidents. A total of 18 RCTs were analyzed, with significant pain reduction confirmed in the acupuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment shows significant effects on pain relief in patients with cervical sprain after traffic accidents, with greater effects when combined with standard treatment.

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