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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 51 papers

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Case Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Case Report of 12 Pharmacopuncture Treatment Cases for Trigger Finger

Ahn CB, Lee KH, Kim CH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

92% Treatment success rate
12 patients Number of cases

Pharmacopuncture was confirmed as an effective non-surgical treatment method for trigger finger.

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Case Study Wrist / Hand Pain

Case Report of 12 Pharmacopuncture Treatment Cases for Trigger Finger

Ahn CB, Lee KH, Kim CH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
92% Treatment success rate
12 patients Number of cases

Summary

Korean medicine treatment centered on pharmacopuncture was performed in 12 trigger finger patients. After average 5 weeks of treatment, locking symptoms resolved and pain significantly decreased in 11 (92%).

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture was confirmed as an effective non-surgical treatment method for trigger finger.

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Systematic Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Wrist Tenosynovitis

Woo HL, Jung SY, Lee JH, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

81% Pain reduction rate
934 patients Total analysis subjects

Evidence is accumulating that acupuncture is an effective treatment method for wrist tenosynovitis.

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Systematic Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Wrist Tenosynovitis

Woo HL, Jung SY, Lee JH, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
81% Pain reduction rate
934 patients Total analysis subjects

Summary

Thirteen studies applying acupuncture for wrist tenosynovitis were systematically reviewed. Acupuncture showed consistent positive results in pain reduction, grip strength recovery, and daily life functional improvement.

Key Conclusion

Evidence is accumulating that acupuncture is an effective treatment method for wrist tenosynovitis.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroprotective Effects of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Heo KH, Kim BK, Jang SM, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

71% Inflammation marker reduction rate
74 patients Participants

Bee venom pharmacopuncture shows anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects in carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroprotective Effects of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Heo KH, Kim BK, Jang SM, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
71% Inflammation marker reduction rate
74 patients Participants

Summary

Inflammation markers and nerve conduction studies were performed before and after bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment in 74 carpal tunnel syndrome patients. After bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment, CRP and IL-6 significantly decreased and median nerve conduction velocity improved.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture shows anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects in carpal tunnel syndrome.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Korean Medicine Physiotherapy and Acupuncture for De Quervain's Disease

Yun SJ, Cho HJ, Baek IH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)

86% Pain reduction rate
108 patients Participants

Combination of Korean medicine physiotherapy and acupuncture shows synergistic effects in De Quervain's disease treatment.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Korean Medicine Physiotherapy and Acupuncture for De Quervain's Disease

Yun SJ, Cho HJ, Baek IH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
86% Pain reduction rate
108 patients Participants

Summary

One hundred eight De Quervain's disease patients were assigned to Korean medicine physiotherapy plus acupuncture or acupuncture alone groups and treated for 6 weeks. The combination treatment group showed significantly superior pain reduction, grip strength recovery, and patient satisfaction.

Key Conclusion

Combination of Korean medicine physiotherapy and acupuncture shows synergistic effects in De Quervain's disease treatment.

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Cross-Sectional Wrist / Hand Pain

Korean Medicine Utilization Status and Satisfaction Survey of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients

Kim AR, Shin MS, Kang JW, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

4.1 points Satisfaction (out of 5)
376 patients Survey subjects

Korean medicine utilization satisfaction of carpal tunnel syndrome patients is at a high level.

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Cross-Sectional Wrist / Hand Pain

Korean Medicine Utilization Status and Satisfaction Survey of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients

Kim AR, Shin MS, Kang JW, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
4.1 points Satisfaction (out of 5)
376 patients Survey subjects

Summary

A treatment utilization survey was conducted in 376 patients visiting Korean medicine institutions for carpal tunnel syndrome. Utilization rates were highest in order of acupuncture (94%), Korean medicine physiotherapy (72%), pharmacopuncture (48%), and herbal medicine (35%), with overall satisfaction of 4.1/5 points.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine utilization satisfaction of carpal tunnel syndrome patients is at a high level.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Dose-Response Relationship of Pharmacopuncture for Hand Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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

Pain Medicine (2023)

83% Medium-dose group pain reduction rate
114 patients Participants

The optimal dose of pharmacopuncture treatment for hand pain is at the medium-dose level.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Dose-Response Relationship of Pharmacopuncture for Hand Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee MK, Park JW, Kim SH, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
83% Medium-dose group pain reduction rate
114 patients Participants

Summary

One hundred fourteen hand pain patients were assigned to low-dose, medium-dose, or high-dose pharmacopuncture groups and effects compared. The medium-dose group showed the optimal effect/side effect ratio, proving to be the most efficient.

Key Conclusion

The optimal dose of pharmacopuncture treatment for hand pain is at the medium-dose level.

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Meta-Analysis Wrist / Hand Pain

Updated Meta-Analysis of Acupuncture for Trigger Finger

Go HY, Park TY, Nam BH, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2025)

88% Symptom improvement rate
978 patients Total participants

Acupuncture is an effective alternative to steroid injection in trigger finger.

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Meta-Analysis Wrist / Hand Pain

Updated Meta-Analysis of Acupuncture for Trigger Finger

Go HY, Park TY, Nam BH, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2025)
88% Symptom improvement rate
978 patients Total participants

Summary

Sixteen studies (total 978 patients) including recent research applying acupuncture for trigger finger were meta-analyzed. Acupuncture showed effects equivalent to steroid injection with significantly lower recurrence rates.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is an effective alternative to steroid injection in trigger finger.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Chuna Therapy in Wrist Tenosynovitis Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Noh JH, Baek SH, Yun YC, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)

74% Pain reduction rate
48 patients Participants

Chuna therapy is an effective conservative treatment method for wrist tenosynovitis.

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Before-After Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Chuna Therapy in Wrist Tenosynovitis Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Noh JH, Baek SH, Yun YC, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)
74% Pain reduction rate
48 patients Participants

Summary

Chuna therapy targeting the wrist and forearm was performed for 4 weeks in 48 wrist tenosynovitis patients, with pre-post changes compared. Pain scores, wrist range of motion, and grip strength all significantly improved.

Key Conclusion

Chuna therapy is an effective conservative treatment method for wrist tenosynovitis.

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Systematic Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Herbal Medicine Administration for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Chung WS, Bae KJ, Hong SU, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)

76% Symptom improvement rate
9 studies Analyzed studies

Herbal medicine administration is a useful adjunctive method for conservative treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Systematic Review Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Herbal Medicine Administration for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Chung WS, Bae KJ, Hong SU, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)
76% Symptom improvement rate
9 studies Analyzed studies

Summary

Nine studies administering herbal medicine for carpal tunnel syndrome were systematically reviewed. Blood-activating stasis-resolving and swelling-reducing pain-relieving prescriptions were mainly used, effective for symptom improvement and nerve conduction enhancement.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine administration is a useful adjunctive method for conservative treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupotomy for De Quervain's Disease

Yang KS, Hwang JH, Lee DW, et al.

Pain Medicine (2024)

85% Pain reduction rate
76 patients Participants

Acupotomy shows superior effects to general acupuncture in De Quervain's disease.

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RCT Wrist / Hand Pain

Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupotomy for De Quervain's Disease

Yang KS, Hwang JH, Lee DW, et al. Pain Medicine (2024)
85% Pain reduction rate
76 patients Participants

Summary

Seventy-six De Quervain's disease patients were assigned to acupotomy or general acupuncture groups, and treatment effects were compared over 4 weeks. The acupotomy group showed significantly superior pain reduction and functional recovery.

Key Conclusion

Acupotomy shows superior effects to general acupuncture in De Quervain's disease.

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Meta-Analysis Wrist / Hand Pain

Nerve Conduction Improvement Effect of Acupuncture in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis

Son YS, Choi JY, Kim JI, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)

23% Nerve conduction velocity improvement rate
876 patients Total participants

Acupuncture objectively improves median nerve function in carpal tunnel syndrome patients.

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Meta-Analysis Wrist / Hand Pain

Nerve Conduction Improvement Effect of Acupuncture in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis

Son YS, Choi JY, Kim JI, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
23% Nerve conduction velocity improvement rate
876 patients Total participants

Summary

Fourteen studies analyzing nerve conduction study changes before and after acupuncture in carpal tunnel syndrome patients were meta-analyzed. Median nerve motor conduction velocity and sensory conduction velocity significantly improved after acupuncture.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture objectively improves median nerve function in carpal tunnel syndrome patients.

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Cross-Sectional Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Cupping Treatment in Hand Pain Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Kwon OJ, Seo BK, Lee SH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

78% Effect recognition rate
289 patients Survey subjects

Cupping treatment is an adjunctive treatment showing high subjective effects in hand pain patients.

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Cross-Sectional Wrist / Hand Pain

Effect of Cupping Treatment in Hand Pain Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Kwon OJ, Seo BK, Lee SH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
78% Effect recognition rate
289 patients Survey subjects

Summary

Cupping treatment experience and effects were cross-sectionally surveyed in 289 patients visiting Korean medicine hospitals for hand pain. 78% of cupping treatment experienced patients responded that there was an effect on pain reduction.

Key Conclusion

Cupping treatment is an adjunctive treatment showing high subjective effects in hand pain patients.

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