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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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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Meta-Analysis of Moxibustion Treatment for Myofascial Pain Syndrome After Traffic Accidents

Chae YB, Park HJ, Lee HJ, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)

68% Tenderness threshold improvement rate
640 patients Total participants

Moxibustion treatment is an effective complementary treatment for pain management of myofascial pain syndrome after traffic accidents.

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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Meta-Analysis of Moxibustion Treatment for Myofascial Pain Syndrome After Traffic Accidents

Chae YB, Park HJ, Lee HJ, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
68% Tenderness threshold improvement rate
640 patients Total participants

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating the effect of moxibustion treatment for myofascial pain syndrome after traffic accidents. Nine studies were analyzed, with the moxibustion treatment group showing significant improvements in tenderness threshold and pain intensity.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion treatment is an effective complementary treatment for pain management of myofascial pain syndrome after traffic accidents.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Rehabilitation Duration Reduction Effect of Combined Chuna Therapy in Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

Choi JB, Kim SY, Park KB, et al.

Spine (2025)

2.3 weeks Rehabilitation duration reduction
180 patients Participants

Combined Chuna therapy significantly shortens rehabilitation duration in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae.

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Cohort Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Rehabilitation Duration Reduction Effect of Combined Chuna Therapy in Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

Choi JB, Kim SY, Park KB, et al. Spine (2025)
2.3 weeks Rehabilitation duration reduction
180 patients Participants

Summary

A prospective cohort study comparing rehabilitation duration in 180 patients with post-traffic accident sequelae divided into Chuna therapy combination and non-combination groups. Mean rehabilitation duration was shortened by 2.3 weeks in the Chuna combination group.

Key Conclusion

Combined Chuna therapy significantly shortens rehabilitation duration in patients with post-traffic accident sequelae.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Safety and Efficacy Case Study of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Patients with Lumbar Sprain from Traffic Accidents

Ryu BH, Kim DI, Jeon JH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2019)

83% Pain improvement rate
8 patients Number of cases

Pharmacopuncture treatment is a safe and effective treatment for lumbar sprain after traffic accidents.

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Case Study Traffic Accident Aftercare

Safety and Efficacy Case Study of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Patients with Lumbar Sprain from Traffic Accidents

Ryu BH, Kim DI, Jeon JH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2019)
83% Pain improvement rate
8 patients Number of cases

Summary

A case study evaluating safety and efficacy of pharmacopuncture treatment in 8 patients who visited for lumbar sprain after traffic accidents. There were no serious adverse reactions during treatment, and pain and functional disability improved.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture treatment is a safe and effective treatment for lumbar sprain after traffic accidents.

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Narrative Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Narrative Review for Developing Clinical Practice Guidelines on Korean Medicine Treatment of Traffic Accident Injuries

Lee SH, Kwon CY, Kim AR, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2020)

N/A Review study
45 studies Analyzed papers

Development of Korean medicine clinical practice guidelines for traffic accidents is essential for the spread of evidence-based medicine.

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Narrative Review Traffic Accident Aftercare

Narrative Review for Developing Clinical Practice Guidelines on Korean Medicine Treatment of Traffic Accident Injuries

Lee SH, Kwon CY, Kim AR, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2020)
N/A Review study
45 studies Analyzed papers

Summary

The necessity and direction of developing Korean medicine clinical practice guidelines for traffic accident injuries were narratively reviewed. Domestic and international guidelines and evidence were comparatively analyzed to propose Korean medicine intervention strategies.

Key Conclusion

Development of Korean medicine clinical practice guidelines for traffic accidents is essential for the spread of evidence-based medicine.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Non-Surgical Treatment for Disc Herniation Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Nam HJ, Shin MJ, Cho WS, et al.

Spine (2024)

72% MRI finding improvement rate
40 patients Participants

Korean medicine non-surgical treatment can achieve significant clinical improvement without surgery in disc herniation patients after traffic accidents.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Non-Surgical Treatment for Disc Herniation Patients After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Nam HJ, Shin MJ, Cho WS, et al. Spine (2024)
72% MRI finding improvement rate
40 patients Participants

Summary

Korean medicine non-surgical treatment (acupuncture, Chuna, herbal medicine) was performed for 12 weeks in 40 patients with cervical and lumbar disc herniation after traffic accidents, with pre-post comparison. Significant improvements were confirmed in both MRI findings and clinical symptoms.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine non-surgical treatment can achieve significant clinical improvement without surgery in disc herniation patients after traffic accidents.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Cervical Whiplash Injury After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Park JM, Shin AS, Lee SH, et al.

Journal of Whiplash & Related Disorders (2023)

64% Neck disability improvement
73% Headache frequency reduction
8 weeks Treatment duration

Korean medicine combination therapy significantly improves neck pain, disability, and accompanying headache from traffic accident whiplash injuries.

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RCT Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Cervical Whiplash Injury After Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Park JM, Shin AS, Lee SH, et al. Journal of Whiplash & Related Disorders (2023)
64% Neck disability improvement
73% Headache frequency reduction
8 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

A randomized controlled trial comparing Korean medicine combination therapy (acupuncture, Chuna, herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture) versus general physiotherapy in 86 patients with whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) over 8 weeks. The Korean medicine group showed 64% improvement in NDI (Neck Disability Index), significantly different from physiotherapy group (41%). Headache frequency also decreased by 73%.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy significantly improves neck pain, disability, and accompanying headache from traffic accident whiplash injuries.

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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Acupuncture for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yuan QL, Wang P, Liu L, et al.

BMJ Open (2022)

42% Additional pain reduction
38% Functional recovery improvement
21 studies Analyzed studies

Acupuncture shows significant effects on short-term and intermediate-term treatment of musculoskeletal pain after traffic accidents.

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Meta-Analysis Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Acupuncture for Post-Traffic Accident Sequelae: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yuan QL, Wang P, Liu L, et al. BMJ Open (2022)
42% Additional pain reduction
38% Functional recovery improvement
21 studies Analyzed studies

Summary

Twenty-one RCTs (total 1,876 patients) evaluating acupuncture effects on musculoskeletal pain after traffic accidents were meta-analyzed. The acupuncture group showed an average 42% additional pain score reduction and 38% higher functional recovery scores compared to controls. Effects were maintained at 3 months post-treatment.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture shows significant effects on short-term and intermediate-term treatment of musculoskeletal pain after traffic accidents.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for PTSD Symptoms After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kim AR, Choi JY, Park HJ, et al.

Journal of Traumatic Stress (2023)

47% PTSD symptom reduction
39% Accompanying pain improvement
51% Sleep quality improvement

Korean medicine treatment enables an integrative approach simultaneously improving PTSD symptoms, accompanying pain, and sleep disturbance after traffic accidents.

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Before-After Traffic Accident Aftercare

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for PTSD Symptoms After Traffic Accidents: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kim AR, Choi JY, Park HJ, et al. Journal of Traumatic Stress (2023)
47% PTSD symptom reduction
39% Accompanying pain improvement
51% Sleep quality improvement

Summary

A pre-post comparison study with combined acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment for 12 weeks in 52 patients with PTSD symptoms after traffic accidents. PCL-5 (PTSD checklist) scores decreased by an average of 47%, with accompanying pain scores also improving by 39%. Sleep quality (PSQI) improved by 51%, contributing to emotional recovery.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment enables an integrative approach simultaneously improving PTSD symptoms, accompanying pain, and sleep disturbance after traffic accidents.

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