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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 44 papers

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Chuna Therapy and General Physiotherapy for Lumbar Sprain After Traffic Accidents

Lee JH, Choi YS, Hwang DS, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

78% VAS improvement rate
80 patients Participants

Chuna therapy is an effective alternative treatment method to general physiotherapy for lumbar sprain after traffic accidents.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Chuna Therapy and General Physiotherapy for Lumbar Sprain After Traffic Accidents

Lee JH, Choi YS, Hwang DS, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
78% VAS improvement rate
80 patients Participants

Summary

Eighty patients with lumbar sprain due to traffic accidents were randomly assigned to Chuna therapy or physiotherapy groups, and treatment effects were compared over 8 weeks. The Chuna therapy group showed statistically significant superior results in major evaluation indicators including VAS and ODI.

Key Conclusion

Chuna therapy is an effective alternative treatment method to general physiotherapy for lumbar sprain after traffic accidents.

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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Whiplash Injury Sequelae

Park MJ, Shin BC, Song MY, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

76% Functional recovery rate
890 patients Total participants

Korean medicine combination therapy is effective for improving pain and functional disability of whiplash injury sequelae, with moderate evidence level.

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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Whiplash Injury Sequelae

Park MJ, Shin BC, Song MY, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
76% Functional recovery rate
890 patients Total participants

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating the effect of Korean medicine combination therapy in patients with whiplash injury sequelae. Analysis of 12 RCTs showed significant effects on pain and functional disability improvement in the Korean medicine combination therapy group.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy is effective for improving pain and functional disability of whiplash injury sequelae, with moderate evidence level.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Cohort Study of Electroacupuncture Treatment for Cervical Pain After Traffic Accidents

Cho HJ, Kim YI, Lim SM, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

85% Symptom improvement rate
150 patients Participants

Electroacupuncture was confirmed as an effective treatment with early intervention for cervical pain after traffic accidents.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Cohort Study of Electroacupuncture Treatment for Cervical Pain After Traffic Accidents

Cho HJ, Kim YI, Lim SM, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
85% Symptom improvement rate
150 patients Participants

Summary

A prospective cohort study performing electroacupuncture in 150 patients complaining of cervical pain after traffic accidents. Twelve-week follow-up observation showed significant pain reduction from week 4 of treatment.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture was confirmed as an effective treatment with early intervention for cervical pain after traffic accidents.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae Patients

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

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

73% Quality of life improvement rate
60 patients Participants

Personalized herbal medicine treatment showed significant effects on pain relief and quality of life improvement in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae Patients

Jung WS, Moon SK, Ko CN, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
73% Quality of life improvement rate
60 patients Participants

Summary

Personalized herbal medicine treatment was performed for 6 weeks in 60 patients presenting with post-traffic accident sequelae, with pre-post results compared. Significant improvements were confirmed in various evaluation indicators including NRS, NDI, and SF-36.

Key Conclusion

Personalized herbal medicine treatment showed significant effects on pain relief and quality of life improvement in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Case Report of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Lumbar Disc Herniation After Traffic Accidents

Yoon EH, Jang JH, Kim KW, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

88% Pain reduction rate
5 patients Number of cases

Bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment can be considered as an effective complementary treatment option for patients with lumbar disc herniation after traffic accidents.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Case Report of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Lumbar Disc Herniation After Traffic Accidents

Yoon EH, Jang JH, Kim KW, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
88% Pain reduction rate
5 patients Number of cases

Summary

A case report of bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment in 5 patients with lumbar disc herniation that occurred after traffic accidents. Bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment was performed twice weekly for 8 weeks, and pain and radiating pain reduction were observed in all patients.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment can be considered as an effective complementary treatment option for patients with lumbar disc herniation after traffic accidents.

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Narrative Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Approach in Chronic Pain Management After Traffic Accidents

Seo BK, Han CH, Choi JB, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)

67% Chronicity prevention rate
32 studies Analyzed papers

Korean medicine combination treatment is effective for chronic pain management after traffic accidents, and early intervention is important for preventing chronicity.

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Narrative Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Narrative Review of Korean Medicine Approach in Chronic Pain Management After Traffic Accidents

Seo BK, Han CH, Choi JB, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)
67% Chronicity prevention rate
32 studies Analyzed papers

Summary

Korean medicine treatment approaches were narratively reviewed for patient groups progressing to chronic pain after traffic accidents. Evidence and application methods of various treatment modalities including acupuncture, Chuna, herbal medicine, and cupping were organized.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment is effective for chronic pain management after traffic accidents, and early intervention is important for preventing chronicity.

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Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Acupuncture for Cervical Sprain After Traffic Accidents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Baek KH, Nam DH, Lee SH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

91% Patient satisfaction
200 patients Participants

Combined pharmacopuncture and acupuncture had positive effects on treatment satisfaction and pain improvement in patients with traffic accident cervical sprain.

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Cross-Sectional Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Acupuncture for Cervical Sprain After Traffic Accidents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Baek KH, Nam DH, Lee SH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
91% Patient satisfaction
200 patients Participants

Summary

A cross-sectional analysis of treatment results according to combined pharmacopuncture and acupuncture treatment in 200 patients who visited Korean medicine clinics for cervical sprain after traffic accidents. The combination treatment group showed significantly higher satisfaction than the monotherapy group.

Key Conclusion

Combined pharmacopuncture and acupuncture had positive effects on treatment satisfaction and pain improvement in patients with traffic accident cervical sprain.

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Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chuna Therapy for Lumbar Musculoskeletal Injury After Traffic Accidents

Hong JY, Kim TH, Leem JT, et al.

Spine (2024)

79% Functional improvement rate
1,050 patients Total participants

Chuna therapy is an effective evidence-based treatment for pain management and functional recovery of lumbar injuries after traffic accidents.

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Systematic Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chuna Therapy for Lumbar Musculoskeletal Injury After Traffic Accidents

Hong JY, Kim TH, Leem JT, et al. Spine (2024)
79% Functional improvement rate
1,050 patients Total participants

Summary

A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating effects of Chuna therapy for lumbar musculoskeletal injuries due to traffic accidents. A total of 15 RCTs were analyzed, with significant effects on pain and functional improvement confirmed in the Chuna therapy group.

Key Conclusion

Chuna therapy is an effective evidence-based treatment for pain management and functional recovery of lumbar injuries after traffic accidents.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Multiple Trauma Patients from Traffic Accidents

Kwon OJ, Lee AR, Shin HK, et al.

Pain Medicine (2025)

84% Overall improvement rate
100 patients Participants

Korean medicine combination therapy is an effective treatment strategy for comprehensive recovery in patients with multiple trauma from traffic accidents.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Randomized Controlled Trial of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Multiple Trauma Patients from Traffic Accidents

Kwon OJ, Lee AR, Shin HK, et al. Pain Medicine (2025)
84% Overall improvement rate
100 patients Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing Korean medicine combination therapy with standard treatment in 100 patients with multiple trauma due to traffic accidents. The Korean medicine combination therapy group showed significant improvements in all indicators including pain, function, and quality of life after 12 weeks.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy is an effective treatment strategy for comprehensive recovery in patients with multiple trauma from traffic accidents.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Medical Cost Savings Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Cohort Study

Lim JA, Song HJ, Park SU, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)

23% Medical cost savings rate
320 patients Participants

Combined Korean medicine treatment contributed to reducing medical costs while enhancing treatment effects in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Medical Cost Savings Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Cohort Study

Lim JA, Song HJ, Park SU, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)
23% Medical cost savings rate
320 patients Participants

Summary

Medical utilization data from 320 patients with post-traffic accident sequelae were analyzed to compare medical costs between Korean medicine combination treatment and Western medicine alone groups. Total medical costs were significantly lower in the Korean medicine combination treatment group.

Key Conclusion

Combined Korean medicine treatment contributed to reducing medical costs while enhancing treatment effects in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Acupuncture Treatment for Headache After Whiplash Injury

Oh MS, Kang JW, Lee HJ, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

61% Headache frequency reduction rate
45 patients Participants

Acupuncture has the effect of significantly reducing frequency and intensity of chronic headache after whiplash injury.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Acupuncture Treatment for Headache After Whiplash Injury

Oh MS, Kang JW, Lee HJ, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
61% Headache frequency reduction rate
45 patients Participants

Summary

Acupuncture was performed for 8 weeks in 45 patients complaining of chronic headache after whiplash injury, and pre-post headache frequency and intensity were compared. Headache frequency decreased from an average of 18 to 7 times per month.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture has the effect of significantly reducing frequency and intensity of chronic headache after whiplash injury.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Case Report of Korean Medicine Combination Approach for Post-Traumatic Stress and Pain After Traffic Accidents

Chung SY, Kim JH, Lyu YS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

75% PTSD symptom improvement rate
3 patients Number of cases

Korean medicine combination approach can be a useful strategy for simultaneous management of post-traumatic stress and pain after traffic accidents.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Case Report of Korean Medicine Combination Approach for Post-Traumatic Stress and Pain After Traffic Accidents

Chung SY, Kim JH, Lyu YS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
75% PTSD symptom improvement rate
3 patients Number of cases

Summary

A Korean medicine combination treatment case of 3 patients simultaneously presenting with post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain after traffic accidents. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and psychological stabilization techniques were combined, with improvements observed in both symptoms.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination approach can be a useful strategy for simultaneous management of post-traumatic stress and pain after traffic accidents.

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